Hi yall! So im new to the forum and apologize if i post in the wrong area or dont give enough info. I have a 06 TL that i love but it just started making a weird rubbing/creaking noise when i pulled put of my job. As i drove on it was making a noise kind of like it was rubbing the rubber piece on top of the tire. As i pulled into my house and parked i turned the wheel back and forth and its creaking like crazy, even after turning the car off. Ive been googling for about an hour and found many similar threads but couldn't find and actual reason or solution. From what i read it might be a bushing, cv axle, ball joint and about 4 more things that i have no idea what they are. My mechanic has been completely booked and i dont even know where to begin. Im scared of something popping off if i even drive it. Please help! Thanks in advance! Ohhhh by the way...my front struts started making noise last week and are supposed to be changed out this weekend, dont know if that has anything to do with it.

 

It's really hard to say over the Internet but maybe lower ball joint

 

Can you make a video of the noise? or any advise. Hope you solved the problem.

 

If it's just sitting, and it makes the noise when turning the wheel, it's likely either the tie rod ends, the axles, or ball joints. The struts don't move, LCA shouldn't be moving either.

If the noise is that terrible, then it's probably a good idea to avoid driving it if possible. If you're mechanically inclined, start by jacking up the car and moving the wheel by hand (as in, put it towards and away from the car on various parts). There should be no movement. If there is movement, get underneath and try to see what's moving. Also check for any leaks near the CV boots and the lower/upper ball joints and outer tie rods.

 

Im having a hard time posting the video. Sorry bout that

 

Most likely the lower control arm subframe bushings are shot. Especially if its on passenger side cuz the power steering loves to leak right on those rubber bushings

 

Ball joint is done