Front left suspension/shock absorber popping/slight banging

2005 HONDA CIVIC
95,666 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NAT1998
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My shock absorber/spring(?) Would make a sound when I moved the steering wheel left/right, sort of like a popping as if it was popping in and out of place? Now it’s making a sound when I drive as well, although a bit of a different one, also a popping/slight banging? What could this be and how do I fix it? I’ve given it to a mechanic who fixed it, I got it back and maybe 3 weeks later it started up again. Could it be a bushing that’s now gone? I’ve attached a video of the sound it makes while I’m driving, near the end I reverse and turn the wheel And you can hear it making a slightly different sound to when I’m just driving.
Aug 28, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would replace the strut assemblies with the complete units.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

Your issue is the spring is turning inside the strut instead of staying stationary.

I attached the struts for you from Rock Auto. They are easy to change and will take care of the issue.

Roy
Aug 28, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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Did you respond? I got an email but nothing came through.

Roy
Aug 28, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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NAT1998
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Yes sorry it said the message sent but it didn’t show up, i said thanks I’ll try it, I’ll have to look on eBay or something for the part since I live in the UK. :)
Aug 28, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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Rock Auto may deliver to you. Send them an email and see what they charge.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Aug 28, 2020 at 7:33 AM