Steve knows what he's talking about! He instantly diagnosed my issue I was having with my car for the past 2 weeks just off the first email! Great work mate! Absolute legend! Subscribed and liked!
wtf? how did you do this? so you just emailed him? did you pay him? i will give him all my money to help me figure out my 2011 volvo s60 t6 3.0L i6 awd grind noise.
@@bannor216 It's been a year since you posted this but are you still having that grind noise? I drive the same car with same powertrain, I might have some insight for you.
Sorry for not seeing this, YT comments are kind of a mess. In my about section I have an email listed. Anmar, the commenter below definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to Volvos! He's a great resource if you have any questions, especially with your specific car. Based on you saying AWD grinding noise you could have a problem with your angle gear.
Thanks for showing the part were its jacked up in the air. Greatest confirmation I've seen out their. 1a auto had a 7minute video and didn't show this. Thanks for the great video
You're a champ!!!! I have changed almost everything in my suspension except the CV joints.. and your description just hit everything I had been experiencing
Had similar problem. Kept hearing womp womp sound when driving. Thought my wheel bearings were going. Changed everything in suspension besides cv axle...come to find out it was my tire
Would the sound stop while you were breaking as well because it was under negative load? The deceleration sound happens if I don't touch the gas or the brake.
@@jerahmysmith4459 Mine would happen even if I was braking, but it was very far gone. CV joints can be pretty finicky in the symptoms, but they sound like a good place to check with what you're hearing.
I watched a dozen or so of these vids concerning CV axles. Not one showed the rocking of the wheel and the clacking noise. This is the only symptom my Accord has. I was starting to think it was not a big deal. Now I know. Dammit! Thanks Steve. I will subscribe now.
Dude! Thank you for this video!!! I wished I would have watched this before replacing pretty much my entire front suspension. (Struts, ball joints, end links, bushings). But hey, at least I won’t have to worry about it later on. Thanks again man and cheers!
Glad you found it helpful! And you're right, at least those are all new? It's also ruled out, you know any noise you hear isn't coming from the front suspension! And hey, if the front suspension was getting old anyway, you did yourself a favor? I'm not a fan of throwing parts at a problem, but if they need to be replaced anyway, you're not really at a loss.
@@Slowestcarchannel It's part of the test to check for play/noise. The best way to confirm a bad axle is to repeat the noise you're hearing when driving.
It happens... they're not maintenance items, but they'll go bad, especially if you're stanced out. If you'r car is the the one in your icon, I'd look for aftermarket axles. I got some high end aftermarket ones, and they're actually shorter because I'm lowered. I talked to raxles and told them my set up, and they shipped me specific axles.
@@StevesGarage thsts not my car (unfortunately) but my actual car is lowered a little bit and that's all that's been done. It doesn't even have a lot of power.
Mine is lowered 1.5in. Nothing extreme, and I don't think it contributed to my bad axles directly, but any change of suspension geometry can have an impact on the surrounding parts.
Perfect... when you were rocking the tire back and forth and it was making those sounds that confirmed what was wrong with my truck.. I didn't know if that was normal or not.. Also, the sound while you were driving at the end of the video thank you for taking time doing all this it helped me out tremendously
Uh not trying to move in on your query with Scott but any odd noise your vehicle has other than smooth driving, turning, etc. is bad. Always err on the side of caution and get vehicle checked. (I grew up learning and working with my USMC Dad on his 56 Buick Special, 2 Chevy 59 and 63 trucks, several other vehicles. He taught me how to maintain one before how to drive one.)
@@rudygfan Getting any suspicious noise checked out is always a good idea! Sometimes solving the minor issue can save you from a major issue down the road.
Thank you for your video. I am in more peace knowing what it is. For me my car started vibrating when I accelerated and then it progress to making that noise
Bless you man, that noise was driving me mad. My boots didn't tear so initially I didn't assume it was axle. And I just finished installing inner and outer tie rods so I thought I left something loose but NOPE everything tight. As soon as you said "deceleration" axles confirmed because I'll drive for miles with no noise and as soon as I pull up to a red light, the clicking starts! Great vid 👍
I misdiagnosed my axle thinking it was the struts haha. But I found out that someone didn't put the rubber spring seats back in! Made for an extra rattley ride until I put the rubber ends back on the springs.
Thank you! I've actually got two more CV axle videos in the hopper, and other how-to's to come. Glad you're enjoying them, I have no plans on stopping!
I just got aftermarket rims and tires on my 01 dodge 1500. The clicking/popping noises started right after. Mine sounds similar and like a loud hollow popping. I was thinking it was too much weight for the worn u joints. The front driver side cv axle was replaced two years ago, but maybe it’s the front right side now. Thank you for including a video of the noise, it was very helpful!
Glad it helped! I will say that a similar thing happened to me on my Volvo, but with a bad vibration and not the noise. I got new A/T tires installed on the car and thought the vibration was pretty bad to be from just tires. I couldn't find anything wrong with the front end, so I took a chance on axles, and it was the culprit!
Love seeing a vehicle with 200k+ miles and still running great. Maintaining your vehicle isn't really that difficult but there's too many lazy people out there.. I bought an 02 jeep grand cherokee laredo from my brother in law for $200. He had it sitting for over a year, didn't drive it, didn't touch it. Engine/trans are great, but it's a nightmare with the suspension components (rubber bushings) and the seized up, rusted ass bolts EVERY SINGLE ONE. Replaced the brake calipers today and it was a fucking nightmare due to existing stripped, rust welded bolts on the caliper brackets. Not to mention, the pistons on the old caliper were so degraded that they fell apart
I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 and nobody would believe me that something was wrong!! You’re right it does it when decelerating!!! Finally I made a video and the guy that does my tires said I (you) was right it’s the cv axle. Our problem is we can’t find the driver’s side only pass side. Why is that?
Glad this video helped! Im not familiar with the XC60, but it's possible that the passenger side axle is longer, and therefor under more stress, and is likely to fail first. That was the case on the Jetta. Only the passenger side was making noise, but I replaced both. They're both the same age, same amount of miles. It's like shoes, don't replace just one side!
@@StevesGarage it only does it when I turn the wheel all the way to either side. The clicking sound isn't loud at all I have to roll the window down to hear it.
I don't have any experience with Lincolns or cars of that chassis, but that seems way to early to be axles. It seems to early to be hubs or suspension components too, unless you drive the car really hard? Have you had any work done on the front end lately? Is it possible you have something like a nail/screw in the tire and that's the noise you're hearing?
I have an 08 PT cruiser ... started vibrating just running down the road... jacked up it has similar but less play like yours on inside driver side joint
My car doesn’t make that noise but it shakes when you accelerate especially in a slightly hill at about 50 mph if I hit the gas hard you don’t feel the shaking but if I accelerate gently you feel it what can it be?
phil Askew yes the axel passenger side I had it removed and went to a part rebuild place and it was only $75 the part was $400 at the dealer I had it fixed for $150 including labor
My 18 Kia Optima had more og a vibration going 55-65 mph and only vibrated with when accelerating. Taking my foot off the gas, no mater how fast I was going, the vibration immediately went away. Trying to self diagnose it and asking online got me mixed suggestions between cv axles and motor mounts but since i went to a shop finally and a mechanic pointed out a boot on the drivers side axle that was torn and signs of grease flinging I ruled out motor mounts Eventually the vibration started happening at lower speeds and getting worse. Went from a faint thump/knock to obvious rumbling over weeks, or even months! Replaced it with the cheapest one i found on ebay back in late February and no problems since. Very easy task and didn't bother with the other side, tho initially i was gonna replace both sides at the same time. Now, on my 07 Saturn Ion-2 2.2, when going forward slow in a parking lot with the wheel turned all the way to the right and left i hear kinda like a thump, or more of a click, or click thump combo? Is that the cv axle? I replaced the front strut assemblies, back shocks, and sway bar links, and was goingto regardless. The sway bar links being disconnected from the struts got rid of a clunk sound but came back when I installed brand new OEM GM ones. Was told to replace the bushings on the sway bar itself. Got some coming in the mail. So, that rules out the possibilities of any of those parts. What do you think? Was hoing to get cheap ones on RA since o was told most cv axles are made by the same few companies ot something like that Thanks for any tips you can provide and thanks for the vids!
If you've ruled out the rest of the front end for issues I'd say it's the axles. But I'd definitely visually inspect before replacing. Front end noises can be a pain to sort out. I've personally never had good luck with aftermarket axles, but it sounds like you did on your Kia! If they work fine, do it up. If you still have trouble with it, maybe you go for a more expensive one. I think the cheaper axles are hit or miss, and I've always missed.
As far as normal driving goes, not really. If you have terrible roads in your area maybe, but axles more wear out over time than because of you drive. Things like lowering or raising your car can cause premature wear however. Hope this helps!
Ive got the same exact noise in my wheels while spinning off the ground. It was hard to pinpoint whether it was the axle or not. It's getting replaced ASAP now. Thanks!
@@StevesGarage I believe it sounds exactly the same and I have pretty good audio wanted to see if there was a way to compare them and have a second opinion
@@cameronremy-patrick888 It's tough to make a concrete diagnosis over the internet, but if you want to post a video and share the link I'll definitely check it out. Any torn boots or other symptoms going on?
Good job. Thanks for the informative video. I liked the action video at the end that helped me and the car owner confirm my suspicion of a bad CV axle.
It worked that was the problem. I went on and took your advice and replaced both of them. After inspecting them I wasn't certain exactly which one was making the noise so like you said if one is bad the other one probably isn't far behind. I also figured with 190,000 miles on the vehicle I might as well. Thanks again for your help and information.
@@richconley5210 190k is great life for a pair of axles! I didn't quite go that far, but I think my lowered ride height contributed to their early demise. As for the side thing, it's something I was always told. Just like a shoe, if only one is worn out you still replace them both. Plus when I'm wrenching on a car, I'd rather get it done all at once as opposed to having to go back and piecemeal it.
Glad it helped! Sounds like you caught it early, if that's the case and you didn't lose too much grease, you could probably re-pack them and be good to go.
I’m having two clicks when accelerating and two clicks when decelerating. I thought it’s cv axle. But now that you say only deceleration I’m confused. Any idea what it could be? Stabilizer links are good. Just replaced struts, ball joints, control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings. Any ideas?
CV axles can exhibit a lot of different symptoms. If you've replaced all the front suspension components and they're tight and for sure not making noise, you're only left with a couple things. Does the noise change when applying or releasing the brakes? Does it change in turns (that'd be a wheel bearing). How many miles are on the car?
Homie you hit it rite on point I had the same symptoms on my van thought it was my strut or an unbalanced tire but nope it was my cv axle its been replaced and runs like new thanks for the info good video and greetings from east los angelse
Glad it helped out! I used to live in Redondo (where the video was filmed too!) so greeting from a former Southern California resident as well. Glad your van is running like new!
@@StevesGarage cool homie you dont live in southern califas anymore just wondering well good luck were ever you are 👍👍and keep making these helpful videos
No, moved out about a year ago. I'm not from CA originally, so I left to be closer to family. Loved every minute of living there though! I'll keep up the videos, glad you like them!
I hear a clunk going over bumps. Acceleration/decceleration doesn't seem to affect it. Just got new struts and it didn't help. I'm thinking upper ball joint now, but now sure.
Fr. I watched alot of axle, ball joint, motor mount etc symptom videos and this guy described my symptoms perfectly. I've replaced a lot of stuff and got it aligned perfect and still pulls to the right. Does this indicated a bad passenger axle?
I'm thinking I might have a stuck caliper as well but I'm not sure. My passenger inner CV is seeping but I had all the symptoms you described. I think I have bad motor mounts as well as someone looked at it the other day and motor was moving all around the engine bay but I've replaced all of my front suspension components in the last couple years and had multiple alignments the last being about a week ago. I noticed yesterday it pulls a bit harder right when breaking or acceleration but there's a constant pull so very confused
@@mark-antonymosley3697 Sounds like there's a lot going on! I'd button up those engine mounts and CV axle before they fail and leave you with bigger issues. I do have a video about some simple tips for diagnosing a stuck caliper without even pulling off the wheel. Maybe check that out since it's a simple check you could perform.
I have a rapid vibration during acceleration and when I get to around 45/50+ mph you can hear a rhythmic vibration and also feel it in the accel pedal The vehicle also vibrates/ shakes while on the interstate but I think it might be a bad tire or off balance (I did get my tires done at WAL MART after all) Any help in getting a diagnosis would be much appreciated as I'm kinda at a loss
Always start simple! Definitely check your tire balancing before anything. Walmart having nothing to do with it, I've yet to find a halfway decent tire shop in my area. Also get your alignment checked if you haven't yet. If all that looks good, jack the car up and check out the CV axles.
Thx for the video, now i exactly know what the problem is with my civic, same noise at lower speed- suspension parts are fine, so this is the problem,,, do you recommend Cardone cv axle's?
Glad it helped! I've heard better luck with Cardone, but it's my opinion that aftermarket is always a gamble. If there are OEM axles available I'd suggest those. If not, go with whatever has the best warranty and is easiest for you to replace.
My 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid the driver side is making knocking,popping, click just like you described. Thanks a lot brother your show of video is better than professional "A1 Auto" channel, they are not spot on diagnose explanations like your video📹. 👍 Keep up the good work. You should make video of disecting the whole parts and P📍N 👉point what is the cause of failure or damaged parts that caused it to make the noise.
Thank you! I actually rebuilt an axle on another car because I caught it before it started to make noise, so I may make a video about that. I also still have the axles I removed from my Jetta that were clicking, so that could be some great future content! Thanks for the comment, glad it helped you diagnose your car.
I have a 03 Altima and my car makes a we’re rotational rubber sound when I’m driving when it kinda stops when I turn left but when I turn right the sound stays as it was before. You can hear it pretty good when ur decelerate or slowing down when
Before doing anything, take a look in there and see if you notice any wear marks from something rubbing. Maybe a wheel-well liner hitting the tire or something. It's also possible it's a sticky caliper. I would check and make sure your caliper isn't slightly dragging, as that could be a possibility. Another possible issue is the tires themselves, you can swap front to back and see if the noise moves. It's also possible it's the CV boot, so get down there and take a look. If you get the car in the air, spin the wheel and see if you can recreate the noise.
I've owned my fair share of FWD cars, and the most common sound of wear will happen when turning under a load (acceleration), especially audible in parking lots, etc.
Drivetrain and suspension components can exhibit a number of different symptoms, so it's definitely possible. If you are getting a vibration, and especially if it's speed dependent, check your tire balance and alignment first.
marcowattstv yeah me too. Sounds like I had a flat but the car was riding too smooth for it to be a flat and the sensors was saying the car was fine. Weekend is shot now. Have to wait till Monday to get it looked at the weekend before Xmas 😩
Just got stranded out of state on vacation when my passenger side cv decided to go on my mk 4 TDI. It never made a clicking noise. Just started to vibrate under acceleration. When I let off, it wouldn't vibrate. It only lasted 150 miles or so after it began vibrating before I called it quits and was trailered home. Didn't want to chance it violently coming apart. When I inspected it after getting home, there seem to be no discernible problem with it...It did not click or clunk while driving it. It did not have play in it when trying to wiggle it by hand(or rolling the tire back and forth by hand). Yet it could have really bad wobble/ vibrations while driving. Another tell tale is a wobble while picking up to speed while entering the curved portion of an onramp. Hopefully this will help to keep someone from getting stranded like I did. I think that my axels lifespan was severely cut short due to some horrible holes that I hit during the flood in Tennessee I ordered a cheap aftermarket one while still out of state and changed it once I got home; problem solved. Not sure how long that will last. Have not heard good experiences with the cheap aftermarket axels. I plan on getting some from Raxels because they are well touted on the TDI forums.
Nothing worse than getting stranded like that. Sorry to hear that happened, but glad you were at least safe and able to get a new axle for it. I put Raxles on my 1.8t and they've been great so far. I don't put many miles on the car now, but they still sound and look fine.
It possible that in replacing the strut the axle was banged around a bit or something. 189k on original axles is nothing to be mad about, so if the axles do need to be replaced I wouldn't say it's a bad thing. Do you have any other vibrations or anything?
@@grtap Glad you found it helpful! Make sure it's not your wheel bearing! Do your best to isolate the noise before getting any work done. You don't want to waste your money!
@@aprilrose773 Suspension noises are typically noticeable with surface change. Think a couple clicks or clunks when you hit a bump or enter a driveway with a lip. Axles, bearings, or even brake issue, are a rotational noise noticed when rolling. They can sometimes come and go with different speeds, or turning, but when they happen it will be a constant repetition of the noise. Obviously it can be difficult to diagnose over the internet, but I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you need any more help, I try to keep answering questions/comments to help everyone out!
i can't find any video on a rear cv axle. chrysler 300's have independent rear suspension and half shafts (cv axles). I believe that they would have different symptoms where they are always straight. i notice that one of mine will turn a bit back and forth at the hub while the other side won't. this is while both tires are on the ground.
I admittedly don't have experience with the symptoms that happen on a RWD car, but it is the same components and ideas as a FWD car. Is the one with play in it the one making noise?
@@StevesGarage there is no noise, I checked my whole rear end because is felt very loose and unstable on acceleration .I checked stabilizer bars, control arms, shock mounts, diff mounts and wheel bearings. my shock mounts seemed to thump some on both sides and i found the axle joint with play...i guess the bearing could be causing the play as well.
@@canuck345678 I'd think if the bearing or axle had that play in it that you'd have a noise. It's not 100% obviously, but if it's something you could feel I'd think it'd make making noise. Bad shock mounts could cause some loose feeling without making much noise... I wonder if that's it? Diag over the internet can be tough!
My 2000 zx3 makes that noise. Started out only when making right hand turns. And then within 3 miles, started doing it everytime I went from stopped to go, and when I lay on the gas.
If it's only happening when you're turning, it's possible it's your wheel bearings. Make sure to isolate the noise and check the wheel bearings as well. It could also be both the bearings and the axles.
Would a bad axle cause vibration/ wobble upon acceleration? After 25mph-75+. I have a 2010 Honda Pilot and I have change I’m the outer tie Rod ends/front and back sway bar links/front and rear suspension and intermediate shaft. Please need help. I also checked the drive shaft to the rear wheels Md no vibration. Wheels were road force balanced at Honda. Thank you in advance
A bad axle could do that, though it's not the only thing. If you had your wheels balanced that's a good start, though it could also be your tires if they have a funny wear pattern from the front end being out of whack. Did you also get an alignment after doing the tie rods? Check and see if there is any physical damage to the axle. If it's out of balance and causing that vibration there is probably a physical issue with it.
Holy cow don't have that many subscribers and you have this many videos!? Dude your awesome, I thought it was great you had a harbor freight tool box but still went into this detail. Hey when you are moving the wheel back and forth by hand. Was that the inner CV joint that was bad? My 2009 gti with 140000 miles makes that exact noise. I just got ball joints, tie rod ends, front bearings, and the boot kit from ECS. But now I'm kicking myself for not just ordering the stupid axles. I'm actually kicking myself twice for not doing all this two years ago when I put a clutch kit in. To be fair everything looked mint, and that was less than 20000 miles ago.
Yea, DIY channels don't get as many subs since there's not really a reason to return weekly. Especially since I don't really post content that people would care to see on a weekly basis. It's all good though! I enjoy the channel the way it is and posting videos at my own speed. Just because you have a HF box doesn't mean you can't be knowledgeable right? I come from a long line of mechanics, but it's just a hobby for me. As much as I like them, I have need to spend the money on a SnapOn box, the HF box works great for my needs. Onto the GTI - I don't think you need to kick yourself. I replaced the axles at around 160, and I honestly thing they wore out faster after I lowered the car. For me it was the outer joint that was making the noise. I'd say the only way to figure out inner or outer is have the wheel off and get under the car to see exactly where the noise is coming from. I feel you, I like to do as much as I can "when I'm in there". No sense in taking it all back apart later. I highly suggest Raxles if you have the money, they're great axles and customer service is top notch.
I've been chasing vibrations in my steering at freeway speeds and I think its my passenger axle. I also get a pop/click when I turn and decelerate. Alignment done, wheel balance done, inner and outer tie rods replaced, power steering good, but vibration still here, ugh. I hate repairing the axle, haha. Thanks for making this video.
You're welcome! Yea, axle would be the last thing I would do as well. It's expensive and time consuming. Sounds like you might be down to that though... Did you check your brake components? Maybe a loose caliper?
@@StevesGarage Good point, I will check all the bolts for any loose bolts. It feels like im slowly rebuilding my car as it ages. I have a 05 TSX and have owned it for 10 years now.
@@StevesGarage Before pinning it down to the axle, I'm going to look into rack and pinion. I get steering wheel wandering left and right on freeway but its random, I now also get steering wheel wandering left and right while driving on street. Steering is a bit stiff, not smooth and there are times when its hard to steer. No whining noise at the power steering pump and power steering fluid is clean.
That sounds like it could definitely be the rack on its way out. I've only replaced one steering rack, and my symptoms were the inconsistent steering feel. Whining is usually the pump going, while wandering steering or the inconsistent feel while steering is the rack itself. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@StevesGarage Thanks for those tips on the steering rack n pinion. That was going to be last thing to replace. I finally found the solution to my problem. I replaced the driver side lower ball joint (boot was torn) and no more vibrations on steering wheel.
Very helpful info thanks! A quick observation... Sound is "bouncing" like an auditorium making it more work to hear you clearly. Maybe put some objects in the room to absorb the sound.
So what could be a rotational noise when turning in a parking lot? It's in the rear and sounds like it's at the axel. It almost sounds like play in a big rubber band that's rotating around something. Passenger side. It's similar to that rubber band sound at 3:38. It probably is the cv axel.
This type of noise in the rear would depend on your car. If your car is FWD then there aren't axles in the rear. AWD or some RWD cars could make this noise from the rear end.
Question: Does the noise at 2:48 indicate a bad CV axle? When I have my car up off the ground and spin the tire back and forth like what is being done in the video I have that exact same clunking noise.
Bad axles can have a lot of different symptoms, but that noise at 2:48 is one of them. Your axles shouldn't be making a rattling noise like that. If the car is off the ground and making that noise, you should be able to pinpoint it to the joint.
That's most likely a CV axle. That's a very common symptom of a bad joint. It's possible to be some other things like a wheel bearing, so it's best to get the car in the air and isolate the noise.
@Steves’s Garage I recently bought a 2010 accord that was involved in an accident. Front end damage. Rides fine. I drove it 150 miles on the interstate one way no problems. The only thing is in town when I get to 40mph the car will vibrate( it’s noticeable but nothing crazy yet). Then as I accelerate it will go away. And it doesn’t always vibrate at 40. And it mainly does it in town. What are your thoughts?
That sounds like a CV joint to me. Most likely the inner joint, but you have to take it all apart to get there, might as well replace the whole axle and start fresh.
Got a question 2014 chevy captiva fwd new lower control arm bushing sway bar bushings and end links new ball joints and tie rods all moog but when i step on the gas i get a wobble feeling feels like the passenger side any help would be great
Have you checked your engine/trans mounts? Because you've refreshed almost the whole front end, I would start there if you're feeling it when you step on the gas. Is there a noise that happens too?
Hi, I have a Toyota Camry 2013 and they have some front noise for me could be a CV AXLE OR power steering I am little confusing about which one are the problem etc.
CV axles can have some different symptoms, one of which is in my video. A problem with power steering is typically a whining noise. Wheel bearings will typcally make noise in a high speed turn like a highway onramp, and then go away when you drive straight again. General suspension problems are usually a clunking noise when you hit a bump or surface change. Let me know if that helps or if you have more questions.
Dear bro!! My car could not find any problems of the sound ( creck click and cleck) when it hits the bump or goes into the hole by any menders yet.. so, it can be related to steering rack??? Thank 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi, awesome video. I have a issues with my Honda crv, my suspension is done, struts are taken care off, clutch is replaced, tie rod end and all bushes are changed, I still get a rotational noise upon accelerating, no one is able to diagnose it, can you help me ??????
Have you scoped out the brakes at all? I've had brake drag noise on cars act very strange. A friends car would make this awful squeal only in reverse because some debris was wedged between the pad and rotor. I'd check the brakes first, then see if you can repeat the noise with the car off the ground where you can inspect it more.
Thanks Steve for your response, yes the brake pads are new !! And also the car was taken to a cv axle expert and he did a thorough inspection and said it wasnt the CV axle or the wheel bearing!!. Completely lost here, I am thinking it's the clutch, even though it's new and hasn't troubled me in shifting gears, I am thinking of opening it and refitting the same!
@@devramanna2905 Wow, this definitely sounds annoying to track down! I'm honestly not sure how much more help I can be via a comment section. CV guy ruled out axle and bearings, so maybe take a close look at the parts you had replaced? Sometimes people can make a mistake.
Well done presentation. Very slight noise on my 2012 Sorento, heard only on very smooth pavement at low speed. Wheel bearings were replaced under recall some time ago but should be within their useful life period. I suspect a CV axle is singing its swan song and with ~100,000 miles I'll just replace them anyway, I enjoy the work. One portion of your driving video presented a similar noise (click with each wheel rotation).
+Ed Magowan Thank you! My car only maid thr noise on smooth pavement at low speed as well. Somehow my axles lasted to ~180k, but the work wasn't terrible. I'd say if your bearings are good, then its probably your axles! Let me know how you make out and if you need anything else!
I got a 2003 Honda Civic and it had this clacking or cracking noise when driving from a stand a making tight corner. I thought it was either this or tierod. This week i started to feel a very very soft wobble. Like hardly feelable, its the complete car not the steering. However the steering does pull very faint to the right. I dont see any physical damage to the booth. I do see some very minor dried oil with dirt on it. Guess its the CV joint then right?
If it's happening when you turn and goes away when you're straight, it's possible it's the wheel bearing. Possible it could be a combination of all the above depending on the mileage of the car as well! You can check tie rods for play when they're on the car.
I just watched this entire video, this is NOT what's happening with my 98 Chevy Blazer. What mine is doing is when I back up, there is a "bump" noise in the front left "fender well" area. I have been told it's the axle being 'mushy' and moving when it's not supposed to. Won't say what major auto shop told me this but they also quoted me $1,000 to replace it. Which I do not have right now! Should I get someone else to check it or what? They did discover the idler arm was bad and replaced that, that noise is now gone. I did find out if that had broken while I was driving, I could have been killed depending on how fast I'd be going. So Thank God for them finding that. I went in to get something else checked & they discovered that. Thanks for any advice on this issue.
There are a variety of noises a bad axle can make. You can get a second opinion if you want, but it could very well be a CV axle. It could also be a suspension related part like a control arm busing that's shot and giving you that clunk. It's hard to diagnose clunks over the internet, especially front end clunks because there are a variety of sources.
@@adictiveadictive Getting both CV axles replaced in a week. As long as I don't use the 4wd it's fine. Will be sooooo glad when it's fixed. This has been going on for over 3 years. Also getting control arm done front left. Other than that she's fine. A workhorse. Really glad my ex found her. We've practically rebuilt her. Old Blue will be good for a few more years. Only 138g actual miles. KUTGW with the videos.
I have a question... when I turn my wheel to the right it makes a clicking noise and when I go over a bump it sounds really bad... do you think it can be my axle or my suspension?
To me that sounds like your suspension and a wheel bearing. Typically a wheel bearing noise will happen when you turn and go away when you straighten out.
Speaking about my 04-08 TSX and I am thinking it might be the passenger side CV Joint (I have a video on my page but wont link it). I noticed the sound is present when I brake, accelerate, or when parked and turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. Replaced entire Rack & Pinion within the past year including tie rods, lower control arm and lower ball joint. Good chance its the cv axle possibly? I have a little play in the cv joint but mine doesnt make the sound anywhere near what yours does in the video. Have made forum posts, reddit posts, etc with no luck.
Any chance it's your sway bar end links? Those can be a little tough to diagnose and can make a noise when the weight shifts in your car. Since you've replaced so much of the front end, it might be time to look into CV axles. Any torn boots or grease leaking?
1999 Acura CL 2.3 L4 inner passengers side tie rod keeps coming loose. Any idea why it would do that? could it be because that side axle is bad? I don't think so but idk! Also one side of the car had an extra washer and idk if it was on before lock washer or after. And why isn't there one on the other side? I'm so.confused!!!!
That's not a problem I've ever encountered, but the first thing I would say is clean both threads really well. Scrub them with brake clean to make sure theres nothing on there. Then get new hardware and use some blue loctite. If there are two washers, the lock washer should be between the nut and the non-lock washer. What does the side that's not coming lose like?
Sure can! Every car is obviously a little different, but an AWD car will have axles running to the front wheels, and can exhibit similar symptoms to whats in the video. Bad axles/joints can have a lot of different symptoms, so it's always best to get under the car and try to recreate what you're hearing.
I picked up an 08 impala. Car was smooth at first, then after a 600 mile trip I started getting where the steering wheel shakes under braking. Had the rotors turned but that wasn't it. Noticed a squeak, squeak, squeak when backing up with the wheel turned. Can feel it in the steering wheel. The axles feel tight though so I'm not sure how to diagnose
I'd go over your brakes again. Are you getting the squeak in addition to the vibration? The vibration can be the rotors needing to be replaced instead of just resurfaced, the lugs could be over-tightened, or have a bad mating surface from the hub to the rotor. The squeak could be an imperfection on the pad or rotor. I once had a friend who would get a squeak when reversing and it turned out to be a small piece of debris stuck in the rear brake.
@@StevesGarage im going over the front end again. I think its either in a bearing or cv joint. I spent my life working on mac trucks so you'd think I'd be better at diagnosis on cars too. This one just nothing obvious
@@StevesGarage id think something related to that, but there's a sound accompanying it. I feel a little play in the right side wheel bearing and the left side inner cv. Im going to replace both since the transmission is coming out tonight for a rear main seal. Funnn....
@@ragalyisp Might as well while you're there right? As a heavy equipment mechanic I'm sure I don't have to tell you that! My father is a diesel mechanic, so that's where my love of cars and working on them comes from. Taking the trans out also gives you the opportunity to check over the brakes again too I suppose. Good luck, and let me know how you make out with it!
you mean that popping sound doesn't come from the exhaust, but instead it comes from a bad axle? I always thought that my catalytic converter was clogged. I'm getting axles replaced as we speak. I hope that shop doesn't keep my car too long!
A popping could come from an exhaust leak, but not usually a clogged converter. With a clogged converter you would notice a power loss, gas mileage loss, and o2 sensor codes. You can also check for a clogged converted by checking the temps before and after with an infrared thermometer. Good luck with the axles!
My first thought hearing clunking noise automatically got me thinking struts and hoping nuthin falls apart till I get closer to my home... But now, I realize w/ur video its definitely CV axle . Went w/ torn boot for too long. Nowadays I drive w/radio off waiting for wut sounds I'm gonna hear next. 🤔 Thkz for ur help
I feel you with driving with the radio off. Gotta make sure everything sounds ok! Suspension noises typically happen going over bumps or surface changes, while a CV axle, wheel bearing, brake noise will happen rotationally, and less likely over bumps.
Dear sir, Could you let me know about engine leaks oil... My car just changed the engine oil a few days ago.. And now it got wet with a bit oil all the rings that ties round gasket. How serious is it ? Can it make a lot problems? Or Can I drive some more months? Thank 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
If the person who didn't change the oil didn't clean up around the drain plug you can get a few drops of oil after an oil change. Keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't persist. If it does, you could need a new plug or drain pain.
Will you hear that clicking popping sound of the grease fell out? I put a new passenger side cv axle in and the grease fell out. I just kept driving it for couple days now and hear horrible clicking. Cv axle has only been on the car for a week.
Yea that's exactly the sound you'll hear with the grease missing. I'd take care of that ASAP before you damage the axle to the point of having to replace the whole think again!
Hello, Thank you for your video. I have the same symptoms on my vehicle and also have trouble shifting through certain gears such as the 1st or 2nd. I would like to know if bad cv joint can cause difficulties for gear shifting. Thank you
@David T I'm not aware of CV axles causing trouble shifting, so maybe you have two problems? How is the shift linkage, bushings, and trans/engine mounts?
Thanks Steve for your answer. I was also wondering, does having a jolt with each gear change and feeling the car brake slightly maybe due to a cardan shaft problem? With kind regards
Thanks for your message@@StevesGarage, i don't know how old are they. how can i test them ? I also have a big noise of slamming in deceleration on 1st gear. Maybe it can be the engine/trans mounts because of the fact that the strength of the engine is more in 1st gear ?
Best way to check them is grab the engine and see if it rocks by hand. You could also start the engine and rev it to see how much it moves. There should be very little movement if your mounts are good, there will be noticeable play if they're bad. If you can see them they'll also be deteriorating since they're rubber.
I like your videos good work and tks for teach us. I wish to ask you that i have a problem that the driveshaft it feels lose but when i chech its ok the wheel bearing does effect ? On peugeut 208 2012 1.4hdi tks
Thank you! Coming from the US, I know nothing about Peugeots (owned a Peugeot bike once!) but I'll try to help you out. When you say the axle feels loose but when you check it it's fine - I'm assuming you mean feels loose when you're driving? Another symptom of a bad wheel bearing is a grinding noise when you turn, and then it goes away when you straighten out. It can be very similar to a CV axle noise. Take off the wheel and inspect the bearing itself to see if that's the issue.
mine isnt this bad yet... but mine clunks over speedbumps as well... i am trying my best to replace it today... will be an interesting job considering i've never done this... also im wondering how long will the "oem replacement that is made in china" last in a 400+ bhp car... i just hope when it snaps it doesnt takes out the whole gearbox
Not sure what kind of car your working on, but with my Jetta it wasn't so bad because I was prepared with all the right tools. It took me a weekend to do it with filming, but I'm glad I did it myself as opposed to having someone else do it. Is there an option for better aftermarket axles? I went with Raxles as they're higher quality.
@@StevesGarage hey, it is a mk2 ttrs (kinda have to specify it is an rs, as the dq250 and the dq500 has different driveshaft connections)... i only found a few aftermarket options (all chinese, between 50 and 250gbp), and the oem is around 500gbp... also i just came back from lifting up the car, and trying to find out the mysterious clicking noise, because it is not the inner cv (even though it is grinding hard, so when i get to sell my 3.2, i'll replace the driveshaft when i get to change the brakes) the other things that could click like that are the suspension components, but everything is rock solid, and the driveshaft that goes to the rear wheels (I didn't go under the car that far, so I couldn't check that yet) also while checking around, I checked what I have to remove to get the axle out, and it is not hard, but definitely tedious, and if anything is slightly too tight or rusted, it will double the worktime, plus the weather was horrible yesterday, and i am working tomorrow, so it has to wait for another day... but the hunt for the mysterious clicking noise continues...
@@UKfromadrone Could be the driveshaft to the rear wheels. I'm not familiar with Audi/VW AWD. My Jetta is FWD and the AWD car I own is a Volvo. But you're on the right track, try to replicate that noise before just throwing parts and work at it. If you can, get an impact gun. I borrowed an electric impact from a friend of mine when I did mine and it made it worlds easier. It can be done by hand, but power tools make it all easier. I feel you with the rust and seized parts... that's why I finally bought an impact for myself so I don't have to borrow it from someone when I'm facing some trouble parts. Good luck, and let me know if I can help any more. Maybe check out my CV axle video I did for the Jetta? I know that would be more similar to a MK1 TT, but it might give you an idea of the amount of work it took.
@@StevesGarage might be that... or might be one of the control arms being lose... or something completely different... ill go under the car on my next dayoff, it is annoying me way too much to let it go for too long... i couldnt replicate the noise when the car was lifted up and i moved the front wheels, so it either way wedges itself in and it doesnt moves once its lifted up, or it is really the driveshaft to the rear wheels... damn i miss my c70 t5 volvo so much... i wish that would have been awd, i wouldnt have sold it:/
@@UKfromadrone I always liked C70s! The clunk over a speedbump could be pointing more to a control arm or suspension part. When my control arm bushings went in my mk4 that and a surface change into a parking lot were the only time they'd make noise. I wasn't able to visually see the torn bushing, but once I removed the control arm it was very obvious. Might be worth disconnecting it to check.
good video on vw eos do u have to add transmission fluid if u change the part...my boots are in great condition... mines making noise not as loud as this...I only hear it when I park making a wide turn are k turn
I'm not positive about the EOS specifically, but you shouldn't need to add trans fluid when replacing the axles. Theres a seal that keeps all the fluid inside the trans and separate from the axles.
@@StevesGarage ok thanks for reply the eos can be complicated sometimes just did a transmission fluid and filter change at dealer...my normal shop didn't no where to pour fluid at thats why I ask...so far ball joints sway bar links and outer tie rods been replaced keeping my eyes on the lowel control arms other then that no issues
@@charleslawrence1930 Preventative maintenance ie definitely key with VWs. Take care of them and they'll take care of you! I've had very few surprise issues with my Jetta because I keep an eye on things before they catastrophically fail.
@@StevesGarage ok thanks I will keep that in mine I have a 2012 it's at 87 k right now...iv,e been lucky so far cause the tsi engines known for water pump failure...besafe I will differently reach out if I need some advice
You can rebuild the joints, or even have them rebuilt, but the axle has to be removed to do that. So while it may be cheaper to replace just the joints themselves, it's just as much work. Or even more if you're doing the joints yourself.
Inspect and make sure it's coming from the axle and not another part. From there, it's up to you, but replacing/rebuilding the joint still requires you to pull it out so typically you just replace the whole axle. It'll be more expensive, but less work.
Hai, I have Honda City 2014(UAE). Sometimes make a sound. For example, sometimes the accelerator pressing time (is 0-5km), and sometimes max 40km running time I release the accelerator that time(max. continuously 4 tik tik tik tik sound) (Turning time no sound.) I went to the garage, they check, and they don't find issues. Shoke no issue. Right side axle boot inner & outer before I change. What is the issue?
If the garage didn't find anything, could it be something trivial like something hanging up and making the sound? Like something rubbing or catching when you release the gas?
Thanks for the helpful tips. The noise I encounter is a clunk on full/sharp left turn only upon acceleration. It is not apparent on a bend or straight away. Is a defective CV drive axle on front passenger side the likely culprit? I have a 2008 MDX with 90,000 km.
Certainly sounds like it could be a CV joint. I would check the other suspension bits just to be sure, and see if you can recreate the sound with the car in the air.
@@StevesGarage Actually seems like the noise emanates from the rear passenger wheel since it is all wheel drive. How can recreate the same conditions with car elevated?
@@hz240 It's possible it's a wheel bearing as well. The noise is happening when you're turning because the weight on that wheel is changing. Jack the car up, grab the wheel at 12 and 6 and check for any play. As far as the CV axle, get the car in the air and spin the wheel to see what you hear.
@@StevesGarageA defective wheel bearing is normally accompanied by a distinct whooshing noise when driving? Instead I hear clack/clunk on full left turn only.
@@hz240 I'd check your rear struts and end links, as those will make noise when the load changes from turning. After that it could definitely be your CV joints.
I'm getting a faint poping noise and took a look and found the boot is torn on the drivers side. Additionally, it it pulls when I brake hard is the pull normal for a malfunctioning cv?
Pulling under braking isn't typically associated with a bad axle. The pulling could be tire wear or inflation, a suspension component, or the most likely - a problem with your brakes.
It's specific CV axle grease. How much work you have to do depends on if it's an inner our outer boot your trying to replace. Either way it needs to be disconnected from the trans or hub side to get at it. It's almost worth just doing a whole axle if the miles are high enough or your car is modded.
I have the same problem it just happen today all these little balls fell out under my car and also doesn’t want too stay parked I have too have the emergency brakes on would a new cv joint fix my problem or is it something else I hope it’s not my transmission
Sounds like the CV joint because the balls would be ball bearings, and it wants to roll away when parked. If you look under the car at the shaft going to the wheels, there should be a ripped boot if you lost all the ball bearings. It had to have been pretty bad for the CV joint to blow up like that, did you hear any noise prior to this happening?
Hi, I drive a 1.0 Toyota Yaris and I’ve just got my catalytic converter replaced, when I got the car back from the mechanic, it started making a weird grinding/scraping noise whenever I turn right and accelerate a little. It wasn’t making this noise before I got my exhaust fixed. Could it be a bad CV Axel or something else?
Sounds like it could definitely be an axle. That wouldn't be touched when having your catalytic converter replaced so the timing could be a coincidence.
Mine knocks, and if you move the axle by hand you can see that the shaft moves but the cup on the diff side does not move untill it knocks and engages. It does not click that bad or at all while driving, it might be solved with a new tripod bearing thingy and new grease
How many miles on the car? Is the boot damaged? CV axle grease doesn't typically 'go bad'. Do you have modified suspension? Axles typically last a while.
Hi. I've taken my 1999 Lincoln Navigator into the mechanic twice, and spend thousands of dollars on suspention work, to have a LOUD "CLUNKING" noise repaired -- but the problem still remains. The noise happens occasionally, generally when I pull out of a parking spot. When I turn the wheel right, It sounds like the front passenger side is rolling over a BOULDER, and the vehicle can barely accelerate. What could the problem be?
It sounds like it could be a front axle, but if it's 2WD, you don't have axles up front to be making noise. What suspension work did you have done? Also, I wouldn't go back to whatever shop you took it to because it sounds like they just threw parts at it hoping to fix it.
Popping is typically from a CV axle, but I'm confused how anything is making noise if you're not moving. Are you pushing up and down on the car or something else to make it move?
Is it also possible that you only get like a few (1-3) really loud clunks when changeing directions? Its sounds like its from the rear axle (awd car) also sometimes sound when accelerating and then breaking. Thanks for the helpful video!
Glad you found it helpful! It's certainly possible, a bad CV can have a lot of different symptoms. That being said, if it's just a few clunks when turning or getting on or off the power, it could be mount, or maybe a suspension component. Obviously the rear doesn't have something like an engine or transmission mount, so that could point to suspension. At least that's where I'd look first.
Steve knows what he's talking about! He instantly diagnosed my issue I was having with my car for the past 2 weeks just off the first email! Great work mate! Absolute legend! Subscribed and liked!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad we were able to figure it out. Thanks for the like and sub!
wtf? how did you do this? so you just emailed him? did you pay him? i will give him all my money to help me figure out my 2011 volvo s60 t6 3.0L i6 awd grind noise.
@@bannor216 It's been a year since you posted this but are you still having that grind noise? I drive the same car with same powertrain, I might have some insight for you.
Sorry for not seeing this, YT comments are kind of a mess. In my about section I have an email listed. Anmar, the commenter below definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to Volvos! He's a great resource if you have any questions, especially with your specific car. Based on you saying AWD grinding noise you could have a problem with your angle gear.
This is THE SOUND! 2km to accelerate, then barely hear 70km/hr faster. No bumps needed. Thx from 🇨🇦
Glad I was able to help!
@@StevesGarage I was at dealership today. Zero charge. It was simply broken heat shield regarding brake!!!! Yay. 👌🙌🙌🙌
Definitely the sound, nailed it perfectly. Well done.!
this is one noise thats hard to describe, thank you for capturing this
Glad it helped!
I think this is possibly the highest quality diy-car-fix tutorial I have ever seen. Thanks a lot!
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!
This is EXACTLY the sound my Jeep is making! Thanks for confirming my suspicion of a bad CV Axel
Glad I could help!
Thanks for showing the part were its jacked up in the air. Greatest confirmation I've seen out their. 1a auto had a 7minute video and didn't show this. Thanks for the great video
Glad it helped! I've found that 1A Auto can be hit-or-miss. Some of their videos are great, others seem not detailed enough,
You're a champ!!!! I have changed almost everything in my suspension except the CV joints.. and your description just hit everything I had been experiencing
Woohooo! Glad I was able to help man. At least now you have a brand new front end. It always feels great when all the suspension parts are fresh.
Had similar problem. Kept hearing womp womp sound when driving. Thought my wheel bearings were going. Changed everything in suspension besides cv axle...come to find out it was my tire
Dude. THANK YOU. Confirmed my suspicions and your description was thorough and spot on.
Awesome, glad I helped out!
Same here bro👍🏼
Would the sound stop while you were breaking as well because it was under negative load? The deceleration sound happens if I don't touch the gas or the brake.
@@jerahmysmith4459 Mine would happen even if I was braking, but it was very far gone. CV joints can be pretty finicky in the symptoms, but they sound like a good place to check with what you're hearing.
Mine exhibited the clicking sound when making turns.
Thanks...I was trying to figure out if my wheel bearing or CV axle was bad. This helped me figure out it was the wheel bearing.
Good stuff! Always good to diagnose instead of throwing parts at it. Especially with the price difference of axles vs a bearing.
I watched a dozen or so of these vids concerning CV axles. Not one showed the rocking of the wheel and the clacking noise. This is the only symptom my Accord has. I was starting to think it was not a big deal. Now I know. Dammit! Thanks Steve. I will subscribe now.
Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it! I'm glad the video helped you out.
Dude! Thank you for this video!!! I wished I would have watched this before replacing pretty much my entire front suspension. (Struts, ball joints, end links, bushings). But hey, at least I won’t have to worry about it later on.
Thanks again man and cheers!
Glad you found it helpful! And you're right, at least those are all new? It's also ruled out, you know any noise you hear isn't coming from the front suspension! And hey, if the front suspension was getting old anyway, you did yourself a favor? I'm not a fan of throwing parts at a problem, but if they need to be replaced anyway, you're not really at a loss.
usually i don’t press like on videos but this just helped me and my stress
Thanks for the comment, glad it helped!
@@StevesGarage i will keep u updated but not when u shake the wheel like that, is that a way that you can test it?
@@Slowestcarchannel It's part of the test to check for play/noise. The best way to confirm a bad axle is to repeat the noise you're hearing when driving.
I started hearing this yesterday and it was so sudden. It makes me wanna cry.
It happens... they're not maintenance items, but they'll go bad, especially if you're stanced out. If you'r car is the the one in your icon, I'd look for aftermarket axles. I got some high end aftermarket ones, and they're actually shorter because I'm lowered. I talked to raxles and told them my set up, and they shipped me specific axles.
@@StevesGarage thsts not my car (unfortunately) but my actual car is lowered a little bit and that's all that's been done. It doesn't even have a lot of power.
Mine is lowered 1.5in. Nothing extreme, and I don't think it contributed to my bad axles directly, but any change of suspension geometry can have an impact on the surrounding parts.
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I never comment on anything in youtube but this is spot on. This is exactly my issue with my car. Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!
Thank you man...been having troubles getting a more detailed description for diagnosis...this REALLY helped😎
Awesome! I'm glad this video worked out!
Perfect... when you were rocking the tire back and forth and it was making those sounds that confirmed what was wrong with my truck.. I didn't know if that was normal or not.. Also, the sound while you were driving at the end of the video thank you for taking time doing all this it helped me out tremendously
Glad you found it so useful! Are the axles beyond a point of rebuilding?
Uh not trying to move in on your query with Scott but any odd noise your vehicle has other than smooth driving, turning, etc. is bad. Always err on the side of caution and get vehicle checked. (I grew up learning and working with my USMC Dad on his 56 Buick Special, 2 Chevy 59 and 63 trucks, several other vehicles. He taught me how to maintain one before how to drive one.)
@@rudygfan Getting any suspicious noise checked out is always a good idea! Sometimes solving the minor issue can save you from a major issue down the road.
Thank you for your video. I am in more peace knowing what it is. For me my car started vibrating when I accelerated and then it progress to making that noise
Glad I was able to help!
Did your steering wheel vibrate? And did it vibrate at about 20-30 mph and about 60-70mph freeway?
Bless you man, that noise was driving me mad. My boots didn't tear so initially I didn't assume it was axle. And I just finished installing inner and outer tie rods so I thought I left something loose but NOPE everything tight. As soon as you said "deceleration" axles confirmed because I'll drive for miles with no noise and as soon as I pull up to a red light, the clicking starts! Great vid 👍
Thank you! Glad it helped you out! Mine weren't torn either, but I lost a clamp and lost the grease inside, so I think thats why the one went.
bruh when u said the strut thing i felt that
I misdiagnosed it thinking it was the axle but it was the strut... couple hundred euros wasted
I misdiagnosed my axle thinking it was the struts haha. But I found out that someone didn't put the rubber spring seats back in! Made for an extra rattley ride until I put the rubber ends back on the springs.
This is a great video. This is the best so far that I've seen on this subject.
Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you God this exactly what I needed. Great video, make more!
Thank you! I've actually got two more CV axle videos in the hopper, and other how-to's to come. Glad you're enjoying them, I have no plans on stopping!
I just got aftermarket rims and tires on my 01 dodge 1500. The clicking/popping noises started right after. Mine sounds similar and like a loud hollow popping. I was thinking it was too much weight for the worn u joints. The front driver side cv axle was replaced two years ago, but maybe it’s the front right side now. Thank you for including a video of the noise, it was very helpful!
Glad it helped! I will say that a similar thing happened to me on my Volvo, but with a bad vibration and not the noise. I got new A/T tires installed on the car and thought the vibration was pretty bad to be from just tires. I couldn't find anything wrong with the front end, so I took a chance on axles, and it was the culprit!
Me and my Honda Element thank you. 260k miles and still going strong 😂😂
Hell yea!
Love seeing a vehicle with 200k+ miles and still running great. Maintaining your vehicle isn't really that difficult but there's too many lazy people out there.. I bought an 02 jeep grand cherokee laredo from my brother in law for $200. He had it sitting for over a year, didn't drive it, didn't touch it. Engine/trans are great, but it's a nightmare with the suspension components (rubber bushings) and the seized up, rusted ass bolts EVERY SINGLE ONE. Replaced the brake calipers today and it was a fucking nightmare due to existing stripped, rust welded bolts on the caliper brackets. Not to mention, the pistons on the old caliper were so degraded that they fell apart
Informative video without any waffle or bullshit. Subscribed.
That's my goal! Thank you!
Thanks man great video and the clips helped. Very well made guide to help me find out what the hell was going on lol
Glad you found it helpful!
I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 and nobody would believe me that something was wrong!! You’re right it does it when decelerating!!! Finally I made a video and the guy that does my tires said I (you) was right it’s the cv axle. Our problem is we can’t find the driver’s side only pass side. Why is that?
Glad this video helped! Im not familiar with the XC60, but it's possible that the passenger side axle is longer, and therefor under more stress, and is likely to fail first. That was the case on the Jetta. Only the passenger side was making noise, but I replaced both. They're both the same age, same amount of miles. It's like shoes, don't replace just one side!
hmm have a clicking sound on the driver side wheel. It sounds more like a spin the wheel get a prize spinner. If that makes sense.
It could be the axle. If it goes away when you turn it could be the wheel bearing though!
@@StevesGarage it only does it when I turn the wheel all the way to either side. The clicking sound isn't loud at all I have to roll the window down to hear it.
It could be the early stages of a bad axle. Check the boots for tearing and lubricant loss.
@@StevesGarage dang. That sucks my car is a 2014 mkz with 36k miles too soon don't you think?
I don't have any experience with Lincolns or cars of that chassis, but that seems way to early to be axles. It seems to early to be hubs or suspension components too, unless you drive the car really hard? Have you had any work done on the front end lately? Is it possible you have something like a nail/screw in the tire and that's the noise you're hearing?
I have an 08 PT cruiser ... started vibrating just running down the road... jacked up it has similar but less play like yours on inside driver side joint
Sounds like it could be a CV joint then! If you don't have any other suspension issues, I'd go with that.
My car doesn’t make that noise but it shakes when you accelerate especially in a slightly hill at about 50 mph if I hit the gas hard you don’t feel the shaking but if I accelerate gently you feel it what can it be?
@John m Are your tires and alignment ok? I'd start there, and then move into the cars suspension/wheel bearing/axle components.
phil Askew yes the axel passenger side I had it removed and went to a part rebuild place and it was only $75 the part was $400 at the dealer I had it fixed for $150 including labor
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I did alignment first and checked the tires but it was the passenger side axel
Glad you got it worked out! Saw you saved some money by doing it yourself and picking up an axle from the scrap yard. Right on!
I have sane exact problems do you mind pointing me in same direction
My 18 Kia Optima had more og a vibration going 55-65 mph and only vibrated with when accelerating. Taking my foot off the gas, no mater how fast I was going, the vibration immediately went away.
Trying to self diagnose it and asking online got me mixed suggestions between cv axles and motor mounts but since i went to a shop finally and a mechanic pointed out a boot on the drivers side axle that was torn and signs of grease flinging I ruled out motor mounts
Eventually the vibration started happening at lower speeds and getting worse. Went from a faint thump/knock to obvious rumbling over weeks, or even months! Replaced it with the cheapest one i found on ebay back in late February and no problems since. Very easy task and didn't bother with the other side, tho initially i was gonna replace both sides at the same time.
Now, on my 07 Saturn Ion-2 2.2, when going forward slow in a parking lot with the wheel turned all the way to the right and left i hear kinda like a thump, or more of a click, or click thump combo? Is that the cv axle? I replaced the front strut assemblies, back shocks, and sway bar links, and was goingto regardless. The sway bar links being disconnected from the struts got rid of a clunk sound but came back when I installed brand new OEM GM ones. Was told to replace the bushings on the sway bar itself. Got some coming in the mail.
So, that rules out the possibilities of any of those parts. What do you think? Was hoing to get cheap ones on RA since o was told most cv axles are made by the same few companies ot something like that
Thanks for any tips you can provide and thanks for the vids!
If you've ruled out the rest of the front end for issues I'd say it's the axles. But I'd definitely visually inspect before replacing. Front end noises can be a pain to sort out.
I've personally never had good luck with aftermarket axles, but it sounds like you did on your Kia! If they work fine, do it up. If you still have trouble with it, maybe you go for a more expensive one. I think the cheaper axles are hit or miss, and I've always missed.
Thank you! Does the driving habit has any influence on axel damage?
As far as normal driving goes, not really. If you have terrible roads in your area maybe, but axles more wear out over time than because of you drive. Things like lowering or raising your car can cause premature wear however. Hope this helps!
i thought it was the notorious Volkswagen subframe clunk on my car but it was the axle thank you!
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YOU’RE THE MAN! Thank you!
You got it!
Ive got the same exact noise in my wheels while spinning off the ground. It was hard to pinpoint whether it was the axle or not. It's getting replaced ASAP now. Thanks!
Hey gotta question cause I believe I’m having the same issue
Off the ground is the best way to diagnose it because you can get your head/ear in there and really figure out the source.
@@cameronremy-patrick888 Any chance I can help? Whats the question?
@@StevesGarage I believe it sounds exactly the same and I have pretty good audio wanted to see if there was a way to compare them and have a second opinion
@@cameronremy-patrick888 It's tough to make a concrete diagnosis over the internet, but if you want to post a video and share the link I'll definitely check it out. Any torn boots or other symptoms going on?
Actually, this is incorrect.
The classic sign of a worn outer cv joint is clicking while accelerating and turning simultaneously.
Lots of different symptoms of a worn CV joint, my video just shows one example.
He describe the same type of issues I was having with my vehicle to the T. I can hear it when i let go of the gas.
accurate as this is what my car does. upon investigation both side cv boots are torn
Good job. Thanks for the informative video. I liked the action video at the end that helped me and the car owner confirm my suspicion of a bad CV axle.
Thank you! I'm glad it helped you out. Can definitely be a tough thing to pinpoint and diagnose.
It worked that was the problem. I went on and took your advice and replaced both of them. After inspecting them I wasn't certain exactly which one was making the noise so like you said if one is bad the other one probably isn't far behind. I also figured with 190,000 miles on the vehicle I might as well. Thanks again for your help and information.
@@richconley5210 190k is great life for a pair of axles! I didn't quite go that far, but I think my lowered ride height contributed to their early demise. As for the side thing, it's something I was always told. Just like a shoe, if only one is worn out you still replace them both. Plus when I'm wrenching on a car, I'd rather get it done all at once as opposed to having to go back and piecemeal it.
My eclipse just starting making this noise today. Thanks for the video now I know what it is
Glad it helped! Sounds like you caught it early, if that's the case and you didn't lose too much grease, you could probably re-pack them and be good to go.
Dude best video on bad cv axles
Thank you! Glad it helped!
I’m having two clicks when accelerating and two clicks when decelerating. I thought it’s cv axle. But now that you say only deceleration I’m confused. Any idea what it could be? Stabilizer links are good. Just replaced struts, ball joints, control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings. Any ideas?
CV axles can exhibit a lot of different symptoms. If you've replaced all the front suspension components and they're tight and for sure not making noise, you're only left with a couple things. Does the noise change when applying or releasing the brakes? Does it change in turns (that'd be a wheel bearing). How many miles are on the car?
Homie you hit it rite on point I had the same symptoms on my van thought it was my strut or an unbalanced tire but nope it was my cv axle its been replaced and runs like new thanks for the info good video and greetings from east los angelse
Glad it helped out! I used to live in Redondo (where the video was filmed too!) so greeting from a former Southern California resident as well. Glad your van is running like new!
@@StevesGarage cool homie you dont live in southern califas anymore just wondering well good luck were ever you are 👍👍and keep making these helpful videos
No, moved out about a year ago. I'm not from CA originally, so I left to be closer to family. Loved every minute of living there though! I'll keep up the videos, glad you like them!
I hear a clunk going over bumps. Acceleration/decceleration doesn't seem to affect it. Just got new struts and it didn't help. I'm thinking upper ball joint now, but now sure.
I'd check suspension parts first. Ball joint or control arm bushings are a more likely culprit than an axle if it's just a single clunk over a bump.
Fr. I watched alot of axle, ball joint, motor mount etc symptom videos and this guy described my symptoms perfectly. I've replaced a lot of stuff and got it aligned perfect and still pulls to the right. Does this indicated a bad passenger axle?
@@mark-antonymosley3697 I've never had a bad axle cause my car to pull. Are the tires good? Is it possible you have a stuck caliper?
I'm thinking I might have a stuck caliper as well but I'm not sure. My passenger inner CV is seeping but I had all the symptoms you described. I think I have bad motor mounts as well as someone looked at it the other day and motor was moving all around the engine bay but I've replaced all of my front suspension components in the last couple years and had multiple alignments the last being about a week ago. I noticed yesterday it pulls a bit harder right when breaking or acceleration but there's a constant pull so very confused
@@mark-antonymosley3697 Sounds like there's a lot going on! I'd button up those engine mounts and CV axle before they fail and leave you with bigger issues. I do have a video about some simple tips for diagnosing a stuck caliper without even pulling off the wheel. Maybe check that out since it's a simple check you could perform.
I have a rapid vibration during acceleration and when I get to around 45/50+ mph you can hear a rhythmic vibration and also feel it in the accel pedal
The vehicle also vibrates/ shakes while on the interstate but I think it might be a bad tire or off balance (I did get my tires done at WAL MART after all)
Any help in getting a diagnosis would be much appreciated as I'm kinda at a loss
Always start simple! Definitely check your tire balancing before anything. Walmart having nothing to do with it, I've yet to find a halfway decent tire shop in my area. Also get your alignment checked if you haven't yet. If all that looks good, jack the car up and check out the CV axles.
@@StevesGarage I know for sure I DESPERATELY need an alignment. Could that be the cause of my shaking at higher speeds?
@@kickinwinghotboi883 Absolutely! Get that done first and see if it all goes away.
Thx for the video, now i exactly know what the problem is with my civic, same noise at lower speed- suspension parts are fine, so this is the problem,,, do you recommend Cardone cv axle's?
Glad it helped! I've heard better luck with Cardone, but it's my opinion that aftermarket is always a gamble. If there are OEM axles available I'd suggest those. If not, go with whatever has the best warranty and is easiest for you to replace.
My 2013 hyundai sonata hybrid the driver side is making knocking,popping, click just like you described. Thanks a lot brother your show of video is better than professional "A1 Auto" channel, they are not spot on diagnose explanations like your video📹. 👍 Keep up the good work. You should make video of disecting the whole parts and P📍N 👉point what is the cause of failure or damaged parts that caused it to make the noise.
Thank you! I actually rebuilt an axle on another car because I caught it before it started to make noise, so I may make a video about that. I also still have the axles I removed from my Jetta that were clicking, so that could be some great future content! Thanks for the comment, glad it helped you diagnose your car.
thank you i thought my axles were bad but this confirms.
You're welcome, glad I could help!
I have a 03 Altima and my car makes a we’re rotational rubber sound when I’m driving when it kinda stops when I turn left but when I turn right the sound stays as it was before. You can hear it pretty good when ur decelerate or slowing down when
Before doing anything, take a look in there and see if you notice any wear marks from something rubbing. Maybe a wheel-well liner hitting the tire or something. It's also possible it's a sticky caliper. I would check and make sure your caliper isn't slightly dragging, as that could be a possibility. Another possible issue is the tires themselves, you can swap front to back and see if the noise moves. It's also possible it's the CV boot, so get down there and take a look. If you get the car in the air, spin the wheel and see if you can recreate the noise.
I've owned my fair share of FWD cars, and the most common sound of wear will happen when turning under a load (acceleration), especially audible in parking lots, etc.
Yup!
Can a CV axle exhibit any type of vibration but not have any clicking noises?
Drivetrain and suspension components can exhibit a number of different symptoms, so it's definitely possible. If you are getting a vibration, and especially if it's speed dependent, check your tire balance and alignment first.
Just replaced both cv's on my 2011 Jetta TDI and got rid of a terrible vibration at 30mph and on. No noise.
Excellent! It can be real bad, it's so nice when they're replaced and the car drives smooth again.
Thanks . Definitely sounds like what I’m hearing
Glad I could help!
marcowattstv yeah me too. Sounds like I had a flat but the car was riding too smooth for it to be a flat and the sensors was saying the car was fine. Weekend is shot now. Have to wait till Monday to get it looked at the weekend before Xmas 😩
Just got stranded out of state on vacation when my passenger side cv decided to go on my mk 4 TDI. It never made a clicking noise. Just started to vibrate under acceleration. When I let off, it wouldn't vibrate. It only lasted 150 miles or so after it began vibrating before I called it quits and was trailered home. Didn't want to chance it violently coming apart. When I inspected it after getting home, there seem to be no discernible problem with it...It did not click or clunk while driving it. It did not have play in it when trying to wiggle it by hand(or rolling the tire back and forth by hand). Yet it could have really bad wobble/ vibrations while driving. Another tell tale is a wobble while picking up to speed while entering the curved portion of an onramp. Hopefully this will help to keep someone from getting stranded like I did. I think that my axels lifespan was severely cut short due to some horrible holes that I hit during the flood in Tennessee I ordered a cheap aftermarket one while still out of state and changed it once I got home; problem solved. Not sure how long that will last. Have not heard good experiences with the cheap aftermarket axels. I plan on getting some from Raxels because they are well touted on the TDI forums.
Nothing worse than getting stranded like that. Sorry to hear that happened, but glad you were at least safe and able to get a new axle for it. I put Raxles on my 1.8t and they've been great so far. I don't put many miles on the car now, but they still sound and look fine.
Mine makes like a scraping noise when I turn. Could that be because my wheels are too big for the car?
I don't know what your set up is, but if you have larger wheels/tires you might be getting rubbing at full lock.
Great info ,very helpful
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
I just had new struts on the car and now have this noise. Car has 189,000 miles with original CV joint. Can the new stutter now cause this noise?
It possible that in replacing the strut the axle was banged around a bit or something. 189k on original axles is nothing to be mad about, so if the axles do need to be replaced I wouldn't say it's a bad thing. Do you have any other vibrations or anything?
@@StevesGarage no vibration just a popping noise when I turn the wheel and it is definitely on the left side. Thanks!!! Great video 😎
@@grtap Glad you found it helpful! Make sure it's not your wheel bearing! Do your best to isolate the noise before getting any work done. You don't want to waste your money!
Ty so much. I believe this is the problem I'm having . Ppl are starting to stare lol. Also, it's raising my anxiety. Ugh
I've never worried about the stares haha. Though if it's making a lot of noise it can fail, and that's something to worry about.
@@StevesGarage thank you. So I was driving my car today and it's clicking a lot more. People are saying it could be the suspension?
@@StevesGarage btw, ty for responding
@@aprilrose773 Suspension noises are typically noticeable with surface change. Think a couple clicks or clunks when you hit a bump or enter a driveway with a lip. Axles, bearings, or even brake issue, are a rotational noise noticed when rolling. They can sometimes come and go with different speeds, or turning, but when they happen it will be a constant repetition of the noise. Obviously it can be difficult to diagnose over the internet, but I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you need any more help, I try to keep answering questions/comments to help everyone out!
i can't find any video on a rear cv axle. chrysler 300's have independent rear suspension and half shafts (cv axles). I believe that they would have different symptoms where they are always straight. i notice that one of mine will turn a bit back and forth at the hub while the other side won't. this is while both tires are on the ground.
I admittedly don't have experience with the symptoms that happen on a RWD car, but it is the same components and ideas as a FWD car. Is the one with play in it the one making noise?
@@StevesGarage there is no noise, I checked my whole rear end because is felt very loose and unstable on acceleration .I checked stabilizer bars, control arms, shock mounts, diff mounts and wheel bearings. my shock mounts seemed to thump some on both sides and i found the axle joint with play...i guess the bearing could be causing the play as well.
@@canuck345678 I'd think if the bearing or axle had that play in it that you'd have a noise. It's not 100% obviously, but if it's something you could feel I'd think it'd make making noise. Bad shock mounts could cause some loose feeling without making much noise... I wonder if that's it? Diag over the internet can be tough!
My 2000 zx3 makes that noise. Started out only when making right hand turns. And then within 3 miles, started doing it everytime I went from stopped to go, and when I lay on the gas.
If it's only happening when you're turning, it's possible it's your wheel bearings. Make sure to isolate the noise and check the wheel bearings as well. It could also be both the bearings and the axles.
Would a bad axle cause vibration/ wobble upon acceleration? After 25mph-75+. I have a 2010 Honda Pilot and I have change I’m the outer tie Rod ends/front and back sway bar links/front and rear suspension and intermediate shaft. Please need help. I also checked the drive shaft to the rear wheels Md no vibration. Wheels were road force balanced at Honda. Thank you in advance
A bad axle could do that, though it's not the only thing. If you had your wheels balanced that's a good start, though it could also be your tires if they have a funny wear pattern from the front end being out of whack. Did you also get an alignment after doing the tie rods? Check and see if there is any physical damage to the axle. If it's out of balance and causing that vibration there is probably a physical issue with it.
Holy cow don't have that many subscribers and you have this many videos!? Dude your awesome, I thought it was great you had a harbor freight tool box but still went into this detail.
Hey when you are moving the wheel back and forth by hand. Was that the inner CV joint that was bad? My 2009 gti with 140000 miles makes that exact noise. I just got ball joints, tie rod ends, front bearings, and the boot kit from ECS. But now I'm kicking myself for not just ordering the stupid axles. I'm actually kicking myself twice for not doing all this two years ago when I put a clutch kit in. To be fair everything looked mint, and that was less than 20000 miles ago.
Yea, DIY channels don't get as many subs since there's not really a reason to return weekly. Especially since I don't really post content that people would care to see on a weekly basis. It's all good though! I enjoy the channel the way it is and posting videos at my own speed.
Just because you have a HF box doesn't mean you can't be knowledgeable right? I come from a long line of mechanics, but it's just a hobby for me. As much as I like them, I have need to spend the money on a SnapOn box, the HF box works great for my needs.
Onto the GTI - I don't think you need to kick yourself. I replaced the axles at around 160, and I honestly thing they wore out faster after I lowered the car. For me it was the outer joint that was making the noise. I'd say the only way to figure out inner or outer is have the wheel off and get under the car to see exactly where the noise is coming from. I feel you, I like to do as much as I can "when I'm in there". No sense in taking it all back apart later. I highly suggest Raxles if you have the money, they're great axles and customer service is top notch.
I've been chasing vibrations in my steering at freeway speeds and I think its my passenger axle. I also get a pop/click when I turn and decelerate. Alignment done, wheel balance done, inner and outer tie rods replaced, power steering good, but vibration still here, ugh. I hate repairing the axle, haha. Thanks for making this video.
You're welcome! Yea, axle would be the last thing I would do as well. It's expensive and time consuming. Sounds like you might be down to that though... Did you check your brake components? Maybe a loose caliper?
@@StevesGarage Good point, I will check all the bolts for any loose bolts. It feels like im slowly rebuilding my car as it ages. I have a 05 TSX and have owned it for 10 years now.
@@StevesGarage Before pinning it down to the axle, I'm going to look into rack and pinion. I get steering wheel wandering left and right on freeway but its random, I now also get steering wheel wandering left and right while driving on street. Steering is a bit stiff, not smooth and there are times when its hard to steer. No whining noise at the power steering pump and power steering fluid is clean.
That sounds like it could definitely be the rack on its way out. I've only replaced one steering rack, and my symptoms were the inconsistent steering feel. Whining is usually the pump going, while wandering steering or the inconsistent feel while steering is the rack itself. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@StevesGarage Thanks for those tips on the steering rack n pinion. That was going to be last thing to replace. I finally found the solution to my problem. I replaced the driver side lower ball joint (boot was torn) and no more vibrations on steering wheel.
Ty brother. Exactly what is going on.
Good stuff! Glad I was able to help.
Very helpful info thanks! A quick observation... Sound is "bouncing" like an auditorium making it more work to hear you clearly. Maybe put some objects in the room to absorb the sound.
Glad it helped! Yea...Using a shotgun mic in an empty garage doesn't work well for sound quality.
@@StevesGarage I just discovered that by using ear buds instead of playing over speakers it helps tremendously!
@@mwa1252 Good to know!
So what could be a rotational noise when turning in a parking lot? It's in the rear and sounds like it's at the axel. It almost sounds like play in a big rubber band that's rotating around something. Passenger side. It's similar to that rubber band sound at 3:38. It probably is the cv axel.
This type of noise in the rear would depend on your car. If your car is FWD then there aren't axles in the rear. AWD or some RWD cars could make this noise from the rear end.
Question: Does the noise at 2:48 indicate a bad CV axle? When I have my car up off the ground and spin the tire back and forth like what is being done in the video I have that exact same clunking noise.
Bad axles can have a lot of different symptoms, but that noise at 2:48 is one of them. Your axles shouldn't be making a rattling noise like that. If the car is off the ground and making that noise, you should be able to pinpoint it to the joint.
Whats the clicking noise when making a tight turn? Vehicle 2000 ford focus wagon.
That's most likely a CV axle. That's a very common symptom of a bad joint. It's possible to be some other things like a wheel bearing, so it's best to get the car in the air and isolate the noise.
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I recently bought a 2010 accord that was involved in an accident. Front end damage. Rides fine. I drove it 150 miles on the interstate one way no problems. The only thing is in town when I get to 40mph the car will vibrate( it’s noticeable but nothing crazy yet). Then as I accelerate it will go away. And it doesn’t always vibrate at 40. And it mainly does it in town. What are your thoughts?
That sounds like a CV joint to me. Most likely the inner joint, but you have to take it all apart to get there, might as well replace the whole axle and start fresh.
@@StevesGarage Thank you. I took it to Honda and they said the rear tires were out of line and the transmission fluid was low.
Got a question 2014 chevy captiva fwd new lower control arm bushing sway bar bushings and end links new ball joints and tie rods all moog but when i step on the gas i get a wobble feeling feels like the passenger side any help would be great
Have you checked your engine/trans mounts? Because you've refreshed almost the whole front end, I would start there if you're feeling it when you step on the gas. Is there a noise that happens too?
Hi, I have a Toyota Camry 2013 and they have some front noise for me could be a CV AXLE OR power steering I am little confusing about which one are the problem etc.
CV axles can have some different symptoms, one of which is in my video. A problem with power steering is typically a whining noise. Wheel bearings will typcally make noise in a high speed turn like a highway onramp, and then go away when you drive straight again. General suspension problems are usually a clunking noise when you hit a bump or surface change. Let me know if that helps or if you have more questions.
Dear bro!!
My car could not find any problems of the sound ( creck click and cleck) when it hits the bump or goes into the hole by any menders yet.. so, it can be related to steering rack???
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Could be components having to do with the steering, or other components like end links or sway bar. It's tough to diagnose over the web.
Hi, awesome video. I have a issues with my Honda crv, my suspension is done, struts are taken care off, clutch is replaced, tie rod end and all bushes are changed, I still get a rotational noise upon accelerating, no one is able to diagnose it, can you help me ??????
CV axle and wheel bearings was also inspected, have no idea how to resolve the issue , anyone who can help ??
Have you scoped out the brakes at all? I've had brake drag noise on cars act very strange. A friends car would make this awful squeal only in reverse because some debris was wedged between the pad and rotor. I'd check the brakes first, then see if you can repeat the noise with the car off the ground where you can inspect it more.
Thanks Steve for your response, yes the brake pads are new !! And also the car was taken to a cv axle expert and he did a thorough inspection and said it wasnt the CV axle or the wheel bearing!!. Completely lost here, I am thinking it's the clutch, even though it's new and hasn't troubled me in shifting gears, I am thinking of opening it and refitting the same!
@@devramanna2905 Wow, this definitely sounds annoying to track down! I'm honestly not sure how much more help I can be via a comment section. CV guy ruled out axle and bearings, so maybe take a close look at the parts you had replaced? Sometimes people can make a mistake.
Well done presentation. Very slight noise on my 2012 Sorento, heard only on very smooth pavement at low speed. Wheel bearings were replaced under recall some time ago but should be within their useful life period. I suspect a CV axle is singing its swan song and with ~100,000 miles I'll just replace them anyway, I enjoy the work. One portion of your driving video presented a similar noise (click with each wheel rotation).
+Ed Magowan Thank you! My car only maid thr noise on smooth pavement at low speed as well. Somehow my axles lasted to ~180k, but the work wasn't terrible. I'd say if your bearings are good, then its probably your axles! Let me know how you make out and if you need anything else!
I got a 2003 Honda Civic and it had this clacking or cracking noise when driving from a stand a making tight corner. I thought it was either this or tierod. This week i started to feel a very very soft wobble. Like hardly feelable, its the complete car not the steering. However the steering does pull very faint to the right. I dont see any physical damage to the booth. I do see some very minor dried oil with dirt on it. Guess its the CV joint then right?
My car doesnt make that sound actually. Its more like metal crack, like when the brakes are a bit stuck after car has stand still for a while
If it's happening when you turn and goes away when you're straight, it's possible it's the wheel bearing. Possible it could be a combination of all the above depending on the mileage of the car as well! You can check tie rods for play when they're on the car.
@@StevesGarage Clacking is only with a turn. The wobble is soft noticeable around 50-60km
I'd start with checking your wheel bearing and tie rods, but do an overall inspection of your front end suspension.
@@StevesGarage ill try, thanks for the tip
I just watched this entire video, this is NOT what's happening with my 98 Chevy Blazer. What mine is doing is when I back up, there is a "bump" noise in the front left "fender well" area. I have been told it's the axle being 'mushy' and moving when it's not supposed to. Won't say what major auto shop told me this but they also quoted me $1,000 to replace it. Which I do not have right now! Should I get someone else to check it or what? They did discover the idler arm was bad and replaced that, that noise is now gone. I did find out if that had broken while I was driving, I could have been killed depending on how fast I'd be going. So Thank God for them finding that. I went in to get something else checked & they discovered that. Thanks for any advice on this issue.
There are a variety of noises a bad axle can make. You can get a second opinion if you want, but it could very well be a CV axle. It could also be a suspension related part like a control arm busing that's shot and giving you that clunk. It's hard to diagnose clunks over the internet, especially front end clunks because there are a variety of sources.
@StevesGarage oh OK thanks. I contacted a friend about it so hopefully he can take a peek at it.
@@rudygfan Good luck! Comment back with the results or if you have any other questions.
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So what was it?
@@adictiveadictive Getting both CV axles replaced in a week. As long as I don't use the 4wd it's fine. Will be sooooo glad when it's fixed. This has been going on for over 3 years. Also getting control arm done front left. Other than that she's fine. A workhorse. Really glad my ex found her. We've practically rebuilt her. Old Blue will be good for a few more years. Only 138g actual miles. KUTGW with the videos.
I have a question... when I turn my wheel to the right it makes a clicking noise and when I go over a bump it sounds really bad... do you think it can be my axle or my suspension?
To me that sounds like your suspension and a wheel bearing. Typically a wheel bearing noise will happen when you turn and go away when you straighten out.
Speaking about my 04-08 TSX and I am thinking it might be the passenger side CV Joint (I have a video on my page but wont link it). I noticed the sound is present when I brake, accelerate, or when parked and turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. Replaced entire Rack & Pinion within the past year including tie rods, lower control arm and lower ball joint. Good chance its the cv axle possibly? I have a little play in the cv joint but mine doesnt make the sound anywhere near what yours does in the video. Have made forum posts, reddit posts, etc with no luck.
Any chance it's your sway bar end links? Those can be a little tough to diagnose and can make a noise when the weight shifts in your car. Since you've replaced so much of the front end, it might be time to look into CV axles. Any torn boots or grease leaking?
1999 Acura CL 2.3 L4 inner passengers side tie rod keeps coming loose. Any idea why it would do that? could it be because that side axle is bad? I don't think so but idk! Also one side of the car had an extra washer and idk if it was on before lock washer or after. And why isn't there one on the other side? I'm so.confused!!!!
That's not a problem I've ever encountered, but the first thing I would say is clean both threads really well. Scrub them with brake clean to make sure theres nothing on there. Then get new hardware and use some blue loctite. If there are two washers, the lock washer should be between the nut and the non-lock washer. What does the side that's not coming lose like?
Is this method useful to check for an AWD Car’s Front inner bad axle Bearing or bad seal as well ? Thanks
Sure can! Every car is obviously a little different, but an AWD car will have axles running to the front wheels, and can exhibit similar symptoms to whats in the video. Bad axles/joints can have a lot of different symptoms, so it's always best to get under the car and try to recreate what you're hearing.
I picked up an 08 impala. Car was smooth at first, then after a 600 mile trip I started getting where the steering wheel shakes under braking. Had the rotors turned but that wasn't it. Noticed a squeak, squeak, squeak when backing up with the wheel turned. Can feel it in the steering wheel. The axles feel tight though so I'm not sure how to diagnose
I'd go over your brakes again. Are you getting the squeak in addition to the vibration? The vibration can be the rotors needing to be replaced instead of just resurfaced, the lugs could be over-tightened, or have a bad mating surface from the hub to the rotor. The squeak could be an imperfection on the pad or rotor. I once had a friend who would get a squeak when reversing and it turned out to be a small piece of debris stuck in the rear brake.
@@StevesGarage im going over the front end again. I think its either in a bearing or cv joint. I spent my life working on mac trucks so you'd think I'd be better at diagnosis on cars too. This one just nothing obvious
@@ragalyisp If the brakes are set I'd think axle or wheel bearing. Did you maybe lose a wheel weight and thats causing the vibration?
@@StevesGarage id think something related to that, but there's a sound accompanying it. I feel a little play in the right side wheel bearing and the left side inner cv. Im going to replace both since the transmission is coming out tonight for a rear main seal. Funnn....
@@ragalyisp Might as well while you're there right? As a heavy equipment mechanic I'm sure I don't have to tell you that! My father is a diesel mechanic, so that's where my love of cars and working on them comes from. Taking the trans out also gives you the opportunity to check over the brakes again too I suppose. Good luck, and let me know how you make out with it!
you mean that popping sound doesn't come from the exhaust, but instead it comes from a bad axle? I always thought that my catalytic converter was clogged. I'm getting axles replaced as we speak. I hope that shop doesn't keep my car too long!
A popping could come from an exhaust leak, but not usually a clogged converter. With a clogged converter you would notice a power loss, gas mileage loss, and o2 sensor codes. You can also check for a clogged converted by checking the temps before and after with an infrared thermometer. Good luck with the axles!
My first thought hearing clunking noise automatically got me thinking struts and hoping nuthin falls apart till I get closer to my home... But now, I realize w/ur video its definitely CV axle . Went w/ torn boot for too long. Nowadays I drive w/radio off waiting for wut sounds I'm gonna hear next. 🤔 Thkz for ur help
I feel you with driving with the radio off. Gotta make sure everything sounds ok! Suspension noises typically happen going over bumps or surface changes, while a CV axle, wheel bearing, brake noise will happen rotationally, and less likely over bumps.
Dear sir,
Could you let me know about engine leaks oil...
My car just changed the engine oil a few days ago.. And now it got wet with a bit oil all the rings that ties round gasket.
How serious is it ? Can it make a lot problems? Or Can I drive some more months?
Thank 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
If the person who didn't change the oil didn't clean up around the drain plug you can get a few drops of oil after an oil change. Keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn't persist. If it does, you could need a new plug or drain pain.
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Will you hear that clicking popping sound of the grease fell out? I put a new passenger side cv axle in and the grease fell out. I just kept driving it for couple days now and hear horrible clicking. Cv axle has only been on the car for a week.
Yea that's exactly the sound you'll hear with the grease missing. I'd take care of that ASAP before you damage the axle to the point of having to replace the whole think again!
Hello,
Thank you for your video. I have the same symptoms on my vehicle and also have trouble shifting through certain gears such as the 1st or 2nd.
I would like to know if bad cv joint can cause difficulties for gear shifting.
Thank you
@David T I'm not aware of CV axles causing trouble shifting, so maybe you have two problems? How is the shift linkage, bushings, and trans/engine mounts?
Thanks Steve for your answer. I was also wondering, does having a jolt with each gear change and feeling the car brake slightly maybe due to a cardan shaft problem?
With kind regards
That sounds like it might be engine/trans mounts if you're getting a jolting while shifting. How old are the mounts?
Thanks for your message@@StevesGarage, i don't know how old are they. how can i test them ? I also have a big noise of slamming in deceleration on 1st gear. Maybe it can be the engine/trans mounts because of the fact that the strength of the engine is more in 1st gear ?
Best way to check them is grab the engine and see if it rocks by hand. You could also start the engine and rev it to see how much it moves. There should be very little movement if your mounts are good, there will be noticeable play if they're bad. If you can see them they'll also be deteriorating since they're rubber.
Quick and to the point I like it thank you!
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
I like your videos good work and tks for teach us.
I wish to ask you that i have a problem that the driveshaft it feels lose but when i chech its ok the wheel bearing does effect ? On peugeut 208 2012 1.4hdi tks
Thank you! Coming from the US, I know nothing about Peugeots (owned a Peugeot bike once!) but I'll try to help you out. When you say the axle feels loose but when you check it it's fine - I'm assuming you mean feels loose when you're driving? Another symptom of a bad wheel bearing is a grinding noise when you turn, and then it goes away when you straighten out. It can be very similar to a CV axle noise. Take off the wheel and inspect the bearing itself to see if that's the issue.
mine isnt this bad yet... but mine clunks over speedbumps as well... i am trying my best to replace it today... will be an interesting job considering i've never done this...
also im wondering how long will the "oem replacement that is made in china" last in a 400+ bhp car... i just hope when it snaps it doesnt takes out the whole gearbox
Not sure what kind of car your working on, but with my Jetta it wasn't so bad because I was prepared with all the right tools. It took me a weekend to do it with filming, but I'm glad I did it myself as opposed to having someone else do it. Is there an option for better aftermarket axles? I went with Raxles as they're higher quality.
@@StevesGarage hey, it is a mk2 ttrs (kinda have to specify it is an rs, as the dq250 and the dq500 has different driveshaft connections)... i only found a few aftermarket options (all chinese, between 50 and 250gbp), and the oem is around 500gbp...
also i just came back from lifting up the car, and trying to find out the mysterious clicking noise, because it is not the inner cv (even though it is grinding hard, so when i get to sell my 3.2, i'll replace the driveshaft when i get to change the brakes)
the other things that could click like that are the suspension components, but everything is rock solid, and the driveshaft that goes to the rear wheels (I didn't go under the car that far, so I couldn't check that yet)
also while checking around, I checked what I have to remove to get the axle out, and it is not hard, but definitely tedious, and if anything is slightly too tight or rusted, it will double the worktime, plus the weather was horrible yesterday, and i am working tomorrow, so it has to wait for another day...
but the hunt for the mysterious clicking noise continues...
@@UKfromadrone Could be the driveshaft to the rear wheels. I'm not familiar with Audi/VW AWD. My Jetta is FWD and the AWD car I own is a Volvo. But you're on the right track, try to replicate that noise before just throwing parts and work at it.
If you can, get an impact gun. I borrowed an electric impact from a friend of mine when I did mine and it made it worlds easier. It can be done by hand, but power tools make it all easier. I feel you with the rust and seized parts... that's why I finally bought an impact for myself so I don't have to borrow it from someone when I'm facing some trouble parts. Good luck, and let me know if I can help any more. Maybe check out my CV axle video I did for the Jetta? I know that would be more similar to a MK1 TT, but it might give you an idea of the amount of work it took.
@@StevesGarage might be that... or might be one of the control arms being lose... or something completely different... ill go under the car on my next dayoff, it is annoying me way too much to let it go for too long... i couldnt replicate the noise when the car was lifted up and i moved the front wheels, so it either way wedges itself in and it doesnt moves once its lifted up, or it is really the driveshaft to the rear wheels...
damn i miss my c70 t5 volvo so much... i wish that would have been awd, i wouldnt have sold it:/
@@UKfromadrone I always liked C70s! The clunk over a speedbump could be pointing more to a control arm or suspension part. When my control arm bushings went in my mk4 that and a surface change into a parking lot were the only time they'd make noise. I wasn't able to visually see the torn bushing, but once I removed the control arm it was very obvious. Might be worth disconnecting it to check.
good video on vw eos do u have to add transmission fluid if u change the part...my boots are in great condition... mines making noise not as loud as this...I only hear it when I park making a wide turn are k turn
I'm not positive about the EOS specifically, but you shouldn't need to add trans fluid when replacing the axles. Theres a seal that keeps all the fluid inside the trans and separate from the axles.
@@StevesGarage ok thanks for reply the eos can be complicated sometimes just did a transmission fluid and filter change at dealer...my normal shop didn't no where to pour fluid at thats why I ask...so far ball joints sway bar links and outer tie rods been replaced keeping my eyes on the lowel control arms other then that no issues
@@charleslawrence1930 Preventative maintenance ie definitely key with VWs. Take care of them and they'll take care of you! I've had very few surprise issues with my Jetta because I keep an eye on things before they catastrophically fail.
@@StevesGarage ok thanks I will keep that in mine I have a 2012 it's at 87 k right now...iv,e been lucky so far cause the tsi engines known for water pump failure...besafe I will differently reach out if I need some advice
@@charleslawrence1930 For sure man, I'll help any way I can!
What if only cv joint is the ploblem do need to replace the axle as well?
You can rebuild the joints, or even have them rebuilt, but the axle has to be removed to do that. So while it may be cheaper to replace just the joints themselves, it's just as much work. Or even more if you're doing the joints yourself.
I hear the same sound when accelerating, what sould I do? Replace only the CV joint? or the complete CV axle?
Inspect and make sure it's coming from the axle and not another part. From there, it's up to you, but replacing/rebuilding the joint still requires you to pull it out so typically you just replace the whole axle. It'll be more expensive, but less work.
Hai, I have Honda City 2014(UAE). Sometimes make a sound. For example, sometimes the accelerator pressing time (is 0-5km), and sometimes max 40km running time I release the accelerator that time(max. continuously 4 tik tik tik tik sound) (Turning time no sound.) I went to the garage, they check, and they don't find issues. Shoke no issue. Right side axle boot inner & outer before I change.
What is the issue?
If the garage didn't find anything, could it be something trivial like something hanging up and making the sound? Like something rubbing or catching when you release the gas?
Thanks for the helpful tips. The noise I encounter is a clunk on full/sharp left turn only upon acceleration. It is not apparent on a bend or straight away. Is a defective CV drive axle on front passenger side the likely culprit? I have a 2008 MDX with 90,000 km.
Certainly sounds like it could be a CV joint. I would check the other suspension bits just to be sure, and see if you can recreate the sound with the car in the air.
@@StevesGarage Actually seems like the noise emanates from the rear passenger wheel since it is all wheel drive. How can recreate the same conditions with car elevated?
@@hz240 It's possible it's a wheel bearing as well. The noise is happening when you're turning because the weight on that wheel is changing. Jack the car up, grab the wheel at 12 and 6 and check for any play. As far as the CV axle, get the car in the air and spin the wheel to see what you hear.
@@StevesGarageA defective wheel bearing is normally accompanied by a distinct whooshing noise when driving? Instead I hear clack/clunk on full left turn only.
@@hz240 I'd check your rear struts and end links, as those will make noise when the load changes from turning. After that it could definitely be your CV joints.
I'm getting a faint poping noise and took a look and found the boot is torn on the drivers side. Additionally, it it pulls when I brake hard is the pull normal for a malfunctioning cv?
Pulling under braking isn't typically associated with a bad axle. The pulling could be tire wear or inflation, a suspension component, or the most likely - a problem with your brakes.
Real quick question, how do you replace the torn boot and what kind and how much grease do you add to make up for what was lost ?
It's specific CV axle grease. How much work you have to do depends on if it's an inner our outer boot your trying to replace. Either way it needs to be disconnected from the trans or hub side to get at it. It's almost worth just doing a whole axle if the miles are high enough or your car is modded.
I have the same problem it just happen today all these little balls fell out under my car and also doesn’t want too stay parked I have too have the emergency brakes on would a new cv joint fix my problem or is it something else I hope it’s not my transmission
Sounds like the CV joint because the balls would be ball bearings, and it wants to roll away when parked. If you look under the car at the shaft going to the wheels, there should be a ripped boot if you lost all the ball bearings. It had to have been pretty bad for the CV joint to blow up like that, did you hear any noise prior to this happening?
Hi, I drive a 1.0 Toyota Yaris and I’ve just got my catalytic converter replaced, when I got the car back from the mechanic, it started making a weird grinding/scraping noise whenever I turn right and accelerate a little. It wasn’t making this noise before I got my exhaust fixed. Could it be a bad CV Axel or something else?
Sounds like it could definitely be an axle. That wouldn't be touched when having your catalytic converter replaced so the timing could be a coincidence.
my front two wheels make noise when hand move the tires like you did, is it a bad axle?
Any other signs? Like torn boots, noise while slowly rolling, or clicking when you turn?
Mine knocks, and if you move the axle by hand you can see that the shaft moves but the cup on the diff side does not move untill it knocks and engages. It does not click that bad or at all while driving, it might be solved with a new tripod bearing thingy and new grease
How many miles on the car? Is the boot damaged? CV axle grease doesn't typically 'go bad'. Do you have modified suspension? Axles typically last a while.
Hi. I've taken my 1999 Lincoln Navigator into the mechanic twice, and spend thousands of dollars on suspention work, to have a LOUD "CLUNKING" noise repaired -- but the problem still remains.
The noise happens occasionally, generally when I pull out of a parking spot.
When I turn the wheel right, It sounds like the front passenger side is rolling over a BOULDER, and the vehicle can barely accelerate.
What could the problem be?
It sounds like it could be a front axle, but if it's 2WD, you don't have axles up front to be making noise. What suspension work did you have done? Also, I wouldn't go back to whatever shop you took it to because it sounds like they just threw parts at it hoping to fix it.
What about the popping when even parked not moving at all?
Popping is typically from a CV axle, but I'm confused how anything is making noise if you're not moving. Are you pushing up and down on the car or something else to make it move?
Is it also possible that you only get like a few (1-3) really loud clunks when changeing directions? Its sounds like its from the rear axle (awd car) also sometimes sound when accelerating and then breaking.
Thanks for the helpful video!
Glad you found it helpful! It's certainly possible, a bad CV can have a lot of different symptoms. That being said, if it's just a few clunks when turning or getting on or off the power, it could be mount, or maybe a suspension component. Obviously the rear doesn't have something like an engine or transmission mount, so that could point to suspension. At least that's where I'd look first.