Q: Creaking noise on turns

asked by on October 23, 2016

I have recently noticed that when I turn my car makes a creaking noise. Its not too bad on wide turns, but when I am making a sharp turn it creaks. I am wondering what this is and what I can do about it

My car has 70000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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