found this vid on a google search. this is exactly the same noise my gs300 makes when turning the wheel right at slow speeds or at a stop. please watch the youtube link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6yinzuFZ9g

just want to make sure before i go out and order the lower ball joints.

thanks in advance.

mike

 

Mine made more of a popping sound rather than creaking. I am thinking your outer tie rods.

Go and jack your car up so you can stick a pipe or something similar under the tire for leverage and push up on pipe. IF you see any play in the LBJ's then replace. Then I believe you grab the wheel at about a 3 o'clock position and a 9 o'clock position and try moving the wheel. If there is any play that would be the tie rods.

 

thanks for the reply 850, i'll give that a shot. anyone else have any opinions on the sound?

 

Are you lowered by any chance?

 

Had a similar problem but not as bad. I'm replacing outer tie rods, LBJ's, and caster bushings in about 2weeks.

 

I am having similar noise problem but it is not as loud though. Also coming from the right front corner. Mechanic suspecting a failed three months old KYB strut or strut mount. Initially, It started out sounded like the rubber was squeaking when turning slowly and over speed bump. Now it make a little clicking noise (clunking if you refer) every time I step on the gas.