 Clunking noise in steering, Is it CV joint? |
 Jul 15, 2007 - 3:43 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 13, '07 From Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi team,
I've noticed lately that my steering is making a funny noise when I pull into my driveway. It happens when the wheel is at full lock. My drivers side CV joint makes the usual worn knocking noise when I go around corners and this noise in the steering is on the same side. The noise when I'm pulling into the driveway is like a couple of clunks as the wheels turn. It also only seems to happen under load (i.e. if I just turn the wheels without moving it doesn't happen)... Do you guys think it could be the CV or something more sinister? Anything I should check out? Power steering fluid is at the right level.  Zac |
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Jul 18, 2007 - 6:02 PM
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Well, the first thing to do is fix the known problem [bad CV joint].
If you have a good tech around they could probably locate the noise [if it's not the axle], but if you know the joint is bad why leave it? IMO fix it and see if the other noise is still there. --------------------  |
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Jul 21, 2007 - 6:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '07 From Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Jul 19, 2007 - 9:02 AM) [snapback]579964[/snapback] Well, the first thing to do is fix the known problem [bad CV joint]. If you have a good tech around they could probably locate the noise [if it's not the axle], but if you know the joint is bad why leave it? IMO fix it and see if the other noise is still there. Yeah I know I need to get the CV fixed but I just wanted to scope out the problem and see if anyone else had experienced it. Looks like I'll just have to go see a mechanic... |
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Mangozac Clunking noise in steering Jul 15, 2007 - 3:43 AM
malecrod QUOTE(Mangozac @ Jul 15, 2007 - 3:43... Jul 15, 2007 - 5:10 PM
Mangozac QUOTE(malecrod @ Jul 16, 2007 - 8:10... Jul 15, 2007 - 9:46 PM
swerve QUOTE(malecrod @ Jul 16, 2007 - 9:10... Jan 12, 2008 - 4:16 PM Mangozac QUOTE(swerve @ Jan 13, 2008 - 7:16 A... Jan 12, 2008 - 5:50 PM DeW_H0e_GT i have the same situation and i know i dont have a... Jul 15, 2007 - 10:35 PM LewFX 98% says its the axle Jul 16, 2007 - 9:07 AM Valo666 it could be axel or it could also be strut bearing... Jul 16, 2007 - 11:06 AM |
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