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Hi there. The control arm bushing can cause the lower ball joint to rest on the rim. If the bushings are missing, the lower control arm will move forward or backwards with the vehicle during turns. This can put a...

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Saturn LS. The ball joint (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ball-joint-front-replacement) and the lower control arm (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement) work together in connection with the alignment of your car. When either of these two components are not working...

It sounds like you may have a brake caliper sticking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-caliper-replacement) which could be dangerous. The pads should be close to the rotors when the brakes are disengaged, but not making enough contact to squeal or drag. You should have...

Look at the inner fender or track arm for signs of the tire rubbing on the parts. Your tires may be a little too wide for your vehicle. The fix may be to swap for a narrower tire. Also be...

Hi there. If there is an obstruction in your wheel well then that can come in contact with your tires and puncture your tire. It can possibly be a piece of bent metal that is coming in contact with your...

Hello, brakes being one the most important systems on the car, this should be handled sooner rather than later and the vehicle should not be driven. I am unclear as to why you believe the caliper should have been replaced....

Hi there. If the noise is occurring when turning, then it may be rubbing. If it has the factory wheels and tires, it may be due to part of the wheel well coming loose. I usually get the vehicle in...

The vehicles suspension system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-inspect-your-suspension-system) is made up of many components and to keep noise down. Many of them use rubber bushings. The soft rubber bushings do eventually wear out and may cause some misalignment. This may explain the noise...

Hello. The tires may be rubbing against the fender well or a suspension part. There could also be a problem with the axle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/axle-cv-shaft-assembly-replacement) or the sway bar link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/stabilizer-bar-links-replacement) on the left side, where the noise is coming from....

It is very possible that the wheel bearing is causing this issue. I would start by having a suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-system-inspection) performed by a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic. After a test drive, the technician will likely use...

When you hear this noise, does braking have an effect on it? Do you hear it all the time while driving? If your car is sitting still and running, do you hear the noise? Do you hear this while changing...