How many miles ? Do you live in the salt belt ? First thing I would do is grease up all the steering mechanics and shaft. Then secondly Jack up the front end and turn steering L to R with car in the off position, then try in ready mode , trying to see if it's mechanical or electric steering...
After driving this tank in the snowy weather for 2 or 3 weeks we finally ha e a warm spell , she's getting washed ! Plus inside detailed ! I hauled 15 50lb bags in this car, some in front, some on rear seats , rest in hatch. Seriously with 4 snow tires this car goes in the snow.
Agree with leftie, I had to replace my coolant circ pump and before it gave out it was a little more noisey but nothing li,e urs. If u locate it put ur hand on it right before u plug in charger then u can feel the vibrations and perhaps move it a bit and maybe it may go away. Pump is located...
Looks good. Would look good also with tinted windows ! I also ditched the hubcaps and installed some used older altima alloys. Now I have snow tires mounted on the steel/hubcaps . What year is ur leaf, looks low mileage with that shinny paint!
Thanks Dave.
Here is more info.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (.gov)
https://static.nhtsa.gov › tsbsPDF
clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration