Clunking noise in steering, Is it CV joint? Options

[Mangozac]

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

[malecrod]

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

It's possible it could be CV joint or your rack-and-pinion. Just my guess though.

[swerve]

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

It's possible it could be CV joint or your rack-and-pinion. Just my guess though.

Hi Guys,

I have been going through the same issue for some time now (around 6 months) I had Fulcrum susspension have a look and they replaced the rack end. Issue wasn;t resolved so I thought it must be bearings or cv joint. I had someone else have a look and the rack end was in fact not replaced properly (not seated). Check the left rack end. These are notorious for "popping out". The noise I hear down low is a clunk when I turn the steering. At faster speeds I get continuous rotational vibration when steering is under load. That's my 2 cents, check it out

[Mangozac]

Hi Guys,

I have been going through the same issue for some time now (around 6 months) I had Fulcrum susspension have a look and they replaced the rack end. Issue wasn;t resolved so I thought it must be bearings or cv joint. I had someone else have a look and the rack end was in fact not replaced properly (not seated). Check the left rack end. These are notorious for "popping out". The noise I hear down low is a clunk when I turn the steering. At faster speeds I get continuous rotational vibration when steering is under load. That's my 2 cents, check it out

Hey Swerve thanks for the pointer. I had Pedders to a 28 point check and they said that the rack needs replacing. I'll check out the rack end now because I too am experiencing some nasty vibration (although that could simply be due to my bushes needing replacing)...