So i've noticed the last few days my steering has started making a grinding/cracking (best way I can describe) noise when I am turning, or more to the point when I am straightening the wheels from a turn.
I had some repairs done after a heavy kerb hit, I had bent the front and rear steering control arms (yes I know i've probably got the terminology wrong, but bear with me as I learn...) long story short, it was all fixed replacement parts sourced, alignment done, etc and was driving fine up until a couple of days ago.
Best way I can describe the noise is a crackling/clanking noise as I straighten up, and happens when I brake to slow down to a stop as well.
I haven't hit anything since, and I slow right down for potholes and bumps, always. The only time I can think of when it may have happened was chucking a u-turn the other night, I heard a popping sound and I think it has been like that since then. It is not pulling to the left, but def coming more from the left side.
Any ideas?
What have I done now.....????
(apologises for all my girl speak... I am learning slowly, but suspension/steering is something I have fairly limited knowledge of)
Any suggestions as to what this may be, how severe and what probably needs repairing would be muchly appreciated.