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Our 2007 Sienna XLE V6 had its CV boots replaced not too long ago by the dealer but just recently when turning slightly to the right when driving the car makes a very bad clanking sound + vibrating steering wheel. It gradually increased until one day it just stopped. Now, only sometimes the entire car vibrates and clanks when turning about 5 degrees to the right while driving...on occasion. Additionally, when alternating from braking to accelerating there is a clank similar to a bad U-joint.

The steering feels very loose too now by the way. Owned this car from 0 miles. Any help is gladly appreciated!

thediyer
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Initially reading your description it sounded like a worn CV joint or joints. Were normally you'd notice the clunking sound more when the steering is turned one way or the other, and your accelerating slightly.

However as you mention this noise has now mostly gone and there are different symptoms e.g 'very loose steering', you need to stop using the vehicle immediately for your own and others safety and have it inspected, as it sounds like there may not only be an issue with a CV joint etc, but also with a suspension joint/link or the steering rack itself, as a bad CV joint alone wouldn't make the steering feel loose.

Orb
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