Q: I drove over a rock and it cracked the metal piece connected to my front axles.
I drove over a large rock and it cracked the metal piece connecting both of my wheels together, it's on the front axles (between them?) and there is a creaking/groaning sound coming from when I turn the wheel or go slowly.
My car has 45000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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