2006 Honda Accord, damage last year, noise when turning at low speeds?

Question

I got some (front) passenger side damage last year via impact, and since I'm trying to learn to wrench, I want to fix it.

It's a creaking noise that happens when I turn right, usually at slower speeds. No vibration or pulling. It isn't ALWAYS, but some days it's a pretty notable creak in the parking garage at work lol.

ChatGPT says it's either a:
Lower ball joint (front right) - most likely?
Lower control arm bushings - very likely?

A friend said similar, alongside tie rods, or bent suspension arms.

I know I have to look myself but I have never really dealt with wrenching under the car, this is my entry to that. Ideally in the next few days I can look

Posted Dec 29, 2025, 2:59 AM UTC

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