Clunking, Might not be CV joint Options

[trdproven]

I know that CV joints give out when the boot goes. After that clicking or clunking sound is made when accelerating or turning while accelerating. My case is weird though, mine makes a sound Only SOMETIMES when I turn on my right side and I have to be really moving slow like getting out of a parking space. I never hear it on regular moving turns like in residential only on very very slow turning. What could that be?

[LewFX]

strut bearing

[Batman722]

mine made a scraping noise when I turned to the right, I changed my axle and made it all better.

[Kwanza26]

Best way to diagnose is to lift that side of the car and look at/physically feel it. A "clunk" can be any part of the suspension that moves.

[trdproven]

strut bearing

Lewfx, this is what I am suspecting as I had problems in the past with it. Don't you think it could be worn strut mount for when the shock does not turn with the mount?

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jan 4, 2008 - 2:29 AM

[LewFX]

may just need more grease all over it

[bccentaur3]

I really do think that its your axle. The same thing happened to me. When I took a street corner at normal speeds you dont hear anything. But when in the parking lot and turning you can totally hear it. I ignored it at first until it gradually got louder and then started making noise during regualr driving. So I changed out my axles and it helped the cause, but I made one huge mistake. I went out and got auto zone axles. They are crap. After a month I went back and got another one from them (under warrenty). After another month they went, so I went to o'rielly's and they've held up ever since.

[trdproven]

Update: I checked and the cv boots are still good, not even dry or cracked. I guess it is my strut bearing.

Thanks Lewfx, everyone!