my car has a knocking sound when turning right on the left wheel any thoughts?

Answer 1

i agree with the earlier answers, its the cv joint.
i'd be getting all of them checked when you get the worn one fixed as they are all about the same age and the others may need attention as well

Answer 2

CV joint needs replacing

Constant Velocity Joints (aka homokinetic or CV joints) allow a rotating shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, without an appreciable increase in friction or play. They are mainly used in front wheel drive and all wheel drive cars. However, rear wheel drive cars with independent rear suspensions typically use CV joints at the ends of the rear axle halfshafts. Audi Quattros use them for all four half-axles and on the front-to-rear driveshaft (propeller shaft) as well, for a total of ten CV joints.

Constant velocity joints are usually reliable and largely trouble-free. The two main failures are wear and partial seizure.

Wear in the outer joint usually shows up as vibration at certain speeds, a bit like the vibration caused by an unbalanced wheel. To determine if the joint is worn, a driver should find a big empty car park and drive the car slowly in tight circles, left and right. Worn joints will make a rhythmic clicking or cracking noise. Wear in the inner joints shows up as a "clunk" or "pop" when applying power, or if severe, when lifting off the throttle.

Partial seizure causes a strange "pattering" sensation through the suspension. It is caused by the joint overheating, which in turn is usually caused by the outer joint gaiter having split, allowing the joint to throw out its grease. If caught in time, one can clean the joint carefully, repack with grease and replace the gaiter. Kits which include the grease, gaiter and retaining clips are available from most automotive manufacturers. Some universal gaiters are split lengthwise enabling them to be fitted without having to disassemble the wheel hub and CV joint.

Answer 3

Not knowing your car that could be normal. but it usually means there is something loose and that could be anything in that system from the steering wheel to the wheels on the ground. the best thing to do is have some turn the wheel back and forth and go look put your hand on the linkage and see if you can feel it, or better yet have a mechanic check it out if your not sure. that would be alot safer and take the guess work out of it, That may avoid you from having any accident's or a costly tow bill. good luck

Answer 4

Front wheel drive is the left hand Half shaft needs to be replace, the CV joint has gone dry and is worn out.

Answer 5

Bad CV joint. You will need to replace the whole shaf on the driver's side, since you are having that done, go ahead and have the other side replaced as well, just a matter of time before it goes bad.

Answer 6

If this happens while driving on a turn it is probably one of your ball joints. those are cheap and easy to replace. the part is less than 50 and so is the labor. if i would have to guess you probably drive a ford or gm. this happened to my car.

Answer 7

sounds like the left hand outer c.v joint is worn and is knocking when under load.

Answer 8

Loose wheel nuts? Loose suspension bolt? drive shaft failure.

Answer 9

yeah dont turn right.