Ok so with all the snow we got this weekend, I have a hard time finding parking on the street. Tried running over a patch of snow to push my way into a spot, now when I turn right i hear a noise, not a clicking. More like a low-sounding grinding. Is it the CV joint ? Someone asked a similar question and I think that's it. How much does that usually go for??
2007-03-18 15:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by f-rod 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok so with all the snow we got this weekend, I have a hard time finding parking on the street. Tried running over a patch of snow to push my way into a spot, now when I turn right i hear a noise, not a clicking. More like a low-sounding grinding. Is it the CV joint ? Someone asked a similar question and I think that's it. How much does that usually go for?? It's an 89 nissan
2007-03-18 15:58:11 · update #1
upon further review.. it seems the piece of tough plastic on the underbelly was stripped a little and grinding against the wheel when i turned the wheel to the right on the driver's side front wheel.. should be ok to fix, but i appreciate all the answers..
2007-03-19 08:50:07 · update #2
I can almost guaruntee you its not the CV Joint. They click when they are about to go bad, or are bad. The grinding is most likely a ball joint, tie rod, or your wheel is messed up, but more than likely a ball joint or tie rod, so get those checked out first.
2007-03-18 16:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by Boundsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a CV joint, it might just be snow and ice up in the wheel well or on the A arms or the brakes. Have you looked? CV joints usually click, not grind. Park it in a garage overnight and if the snow and ice are all melted see if it stops. Lot cheaper than CV joints.
And stop driving through snowbanks, carry a shovel and get some exercise!
2007-03-18 16:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you have torn the rubber boot which protects the bearing joint. Once this happens, abrasive dirt/debris is liable to enter the bearings, causing damage to your bearings. The replacement part isn't too bad, $200.00 dollars or less depending on what type of vehicle it is. It is the labor that will be expensive, depending on what all has to be removed. I would call around and local service shops, stay away from the dealer because they are always much higher.
2007-03-18 16:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by Homer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's differential fluid...however, I just clicked back and read in your comments that it's an 89 nissan...probably a CV joint...typically differential fluid is in AWD vehicles.
2007-03-18 15:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by TilBot1007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need new alignment, the tires are coming lose and also check the fluids in your car, but alignment is the key here
2007-03-18 16:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋