My 1992 Honda Accord LX auto has been making a ridiculous creaking/squealing/groaning noise for the past year. The groaning noise occurs when turning the wheel left or right, and the squeaking/creaking can be heard basically anytime weight is shifted on or off of that side. When stopped at a red light, if I turn the wheel back and forth to intentionally create the noise, it's so loud that everyone else sitting at the light turns their heads in disgust.

2 years ago the strut on that side was destroyed when I ran into a HUGE pothole. I replaced the strut myself in lieu of receiving an $800 estimate from a mechanic. All was well for about 6 months before the noises started slowly and quietly and grew to obnoxiousness a year later. Other than the noises the car handles flawlessly. Visual inspection reveals little, i did find some worn sway bar bushings and replaced them. CV axles are brand new, upper control arms/bushings are new, and the boots on both ball joints upper and lower appear to not have been torn.

Any idea where to start looking guys?


-Nate