Noise in the front wheels when turning the steering wheel?

2004 RENAULT MEGANE
208,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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EXILIA
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When I turn the steering wheel of my vehicle listed above 2 CC to the right or left, there's a noise coming from the outside, in both front wheels. Like it is stretching and going to break. I replaced the tie rods and the stabilizer bars, but I still hear the noise. Could anyone help me figure out what the problem might be? I couldn’t attach a video of the sound…
Sep 14, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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EXILIA
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This is the noise.
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Sep 14, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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Yep, I would not drive it until the noise is fixed. This is either the lower ball joints or the top bearing plate for the strut. With this many miles it can be either one, the ball joint issue is more serious because they can let go and cause the suspension to become undone which is serious safety hazard. Thanks for the video, it helps. Please go over this guide to help see what I am talking about:

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 15, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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EXILIA
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I can’t thank you enough Ken for your quick reply. Thank you so much. And i’ll take it to the garage ASAP. Thanks
Sep 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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Our pleasure, let us know how it goes or if you need any more help.
Sep 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM