 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 15, 2007 - 5:10 PM
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QUOTE(Mangozac @ Jul 15, 2007 - 3:43 AM) [snapback]578699[/snapback] 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. -------------------- 3sgteing.
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Jul 15, 2007 - 9:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 13, '07 From Gold Coast, QLD, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(malecrod @ Jul 16, 2007 - 8:10 AM) [snapback]578849[/snapback] It's possible it could be CV joint or your rack-and-pinion. Just my guess though. Yeah I'm hoping it's not the actual rack and pinion because that sounds like a pain to fix Actually, I noticed this morning that it's not only at full lock that it happens and in retrospect it does sound very possible like a problem with the rack. If that is the problem can it be fixed without too much drama like replacing the whole steering assembly? |
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Mangozac Clunking noise in steering Jul 15, 2007 - 3:43 AM
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
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