Lower control arm replacement ?

2004 KIA SEDONA
180,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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TRUDI TENNELL
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So this started like 2 days ago. I was driving and it sounded like I had a flat tire. And it only did it when I press the accelerator so I got out looked around all the tires and I didn't have a flat. so I'm wondering what this noise is or what it could be.
Sep 11, 2020 at 8:06 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

What we usually ask for you to do when trying to find a noise is for you to make a recording of the sound with your cell phone and upload it here.That will help us get a better idea of the sound and help in the diagnosis.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Sep 11, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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TRUDI TENNELL
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It would be hard to hear on recording because it's a light sound.
Sep 11, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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STRAILER
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Let's try to raise the car up and spin each one of the tires to see if we can pinpoint the noise. here is a guide to help you. Engine off in neutral flat ground only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please run down this guide and report back.

Sep 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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TRUDI TENNELL
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So turns out I had two different issues. one someone stole my catalytic converter and I need a lower control arm for the passenger side. For the sounds that in we hearing.
Sep 14, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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Oh boy, it happens. here is a video to help see what you are in for when replacing the lower control arm on a similar car with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://youtu.be/g_hj1hRSNgg

Please start a new question for the catalytic converter replacement if needed. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 15, 2020 at 9:46 AM