Aryx Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hi everybody, I've tried doing a search for this type of issue I'm having but I couldn't find anything. When my car is stopped or creeping forward, if I turn the steering wheel to the left I hear a clunk sound coming from that side. I can even feel that clunk through the steering wheel. I don't have any driveability problems whatsoever. I have never taken this car over any seriously bumpy roads or hit a pothole/curb etc. It's not loud but I can hear/feel it. Any suggestions as to what it might be? And would this be covered by warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Sounds like a bad outer tie rod end or CV Joint. Check the boots for tears and grease being thrown out of the joints. I'd take it to a shop/dealer to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Yup, the money is on the CV joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryx Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 so if it's a bad cv joint, any ballpark figure as to how much to fix? Also, would this be covered under warranty? Like I said,, this car is babied and I have never gone through pot holes or over curbs. Thanks for your responses guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Could also be a bad strut. First thing I would do is get the car on a lift with the weight of the wheels and check the CV boot for tears and check for play in the strut shaft. It could also be a ball joint. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Most rack and pinion steering systems will make a knock/clunk if you swing the wheel back and forth while stopped. The inner tierods are spring loaded in most cases. Hondas do it, Dodges do it, and my LGT does it. If that is the only time U hear it, don't worry. To put your mind at ease, go to a dealer and start an new one and see if it exhibits the same condition. Make sure you warm up the car first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryx Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Well, I took her in for an inspection (at my mechanic's garage not the dealership) and it looks like there are no problems. It's wierd though, this sound only happens when twitching the steering wheel to the left. Thanks for all the responses guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yeah, almost every rack and pinion car I have ever owned did that. As long as you have no play in the steering and you don't hear it in normal driving you good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryx Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Very glad to hear that. And no, no steering slack here. THanks guys for the quick smart responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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