Nissan Repair: noise, control arm bushings, linkage system


Question
i have a 07 max se and i noice a noise coming from the front end only turning right and in the cold and going over speed bumps and bumps. i took it to the nissan dealer, twice they looked it over and could find nothing, it was warmer bout 50 to 60 degrees. now it's colder it does it now alot i just hit 36,000 miles on it too. its a low almost brushing noise real low but i hear it. its like almost a squeek noise or groam, the brakes are fine, its just turning right some times left and bumps i hear this noise. thank you for your time

Answer
Hi Kevin -

Seems to me like you have something loose in your steering linkage system. Have you checked the following (in order of probability)?

Idler arm(s)
Tie rods (outer/inner)
strut bushings
ball joints
control arm bushings

Hope this helps -
aloha
calvin