It seems that when I make left turns in my vehicle that involve a slight bump it makes the vehicle have a metallic popping noise. I am unsure if it might br a strut or the axle having a problem. It might be a Brake Pad but I a rather ignorant on how these things work and was looking for some advice on it
2006-10-23 05:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by Crucible 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is just a one pop then it's done for the turn it could be brake pads shifting which is no problem. I f it is a pop-pop-pop then look at fender-tire rub or the CV joint is bad and should be replaced. Ball joints on the tracker are way big for their purpose I can't remember replacing any. But it could be, You can do this to check it.
1. Raise the tire off the ground
2. Place a bar, pipe or something to get leverage under the tire.
3. apply a slight lifting force to the center under the tire. you will see it move if the ball joint is bad. give enough lift to make the strut move. If you have a buddy they can look at the point where the tire assembly turns and if there is any free play in that then the ball joint is bad.....I replace a lot more CV joints than Ball Joints
2006-10-23 05:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart thing to do would be to take it to a Trusted Service Adviser and have it looked at. It could be something as minor as a small rock rolling around inside the hub cab when you turn left or you may need, struts, bushings, tie rods, maybe even half shafts. Look under your Tracker and see if the Black Rubber Boot which protects the Axle is split and then lets us know.
2006-10-23 05:44:08 · answer #2 · answered by Maxwell Rushing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 19:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds very much like your cv joint, which sounds like a clicking clock, however i think you have loads of time left before it needs to be changed!
2006-10-23 05:59:58 · answer #4 · answered by smiley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a bad ball joint.
2006-10-23 05:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by dread pirate lavenderbeard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋