1998 Honda Accord LX making a knocking/clunking sound when turning left?
Earlier today after I picked up my brother, I stopped at an intersection and proceeded to turn left when green etc etc etc and I noticed when I turned left it made an odd knocking/clunking sound when turning. I felt it on the gas pedal so I'm guessing the floor? I also seem to remember hitting a significantly sized pot hole on accident which sounded pretty big when I hit it. However, when I drove to my grandma's house after picking up my brother, I haven't heard it again since I started to drive extra carefully and avoiding pot holes. Can someone help me? I'm 18 and I know little to nothing about car repair.
I've already went through countless internet threads about the problem and I've narrowed it down to three possibilities: CV Joints, Axles, and/or bushings? What are indicators of these things by just looking at the tires? Just what can I do? If I take it to a shop, how much should I expect paying? Please help. Very nervous and uneasy about the situation.
Update:By gas pedal/floor, I meant the front portion of the car.
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The right side half shaft need to be replaced. Part is about $75, labor is about $100. HTH
Edit: Guessing I have to explain it to you: When you're making a left turn and heard the noise, the right side outer CV joint is defected. Every shop in the present time has always replace the whole half shaft. HTH
Most likely culprit would be a failed CV joint.