I have been experiencing a clicking/rattling noise in what seems to be the passenger-side wheel when I make left turns (recently started to occur when I make right turns). The strange thing is that it only happens when I am pressing the gas pedal during these left turns. I will be turning left and it start clicking/rattling and then I will let off the gas pedal and it completely stops, as if the problems depends on the gas pedal being pressed.

Is this the CV joints? Doesn’t seems like it because the clicking stops when I let off of the gas pedal. And when I put it in reverse and back up with a full turn motion, there is no clicking? Can anyone point me in the right direction? I’d appreciate any help. Thanks all.

 

check the boots on the axles to see if they're ripped, or maybe the wheel bearings.

 

i'm guessing it's a busted CV joint.

 

it could still be the CV joint(s). maybe the torque applied to the joint when you're pressing the gas pedal is enough to cause the clicking, but just coasting (no gas pedal) isn't? just a guess..

the CV boot also doesn't have to be ripped or visibly damaged to be leaking. check for signs of leaking on and around the joint too, even if it looks alright. if you know a mechanic that'll put it on a lift for you, they'll probably be able to tell in a couple seconds.

 

Sounds like the CV joints. Normally happens when accelerating and turning at the same time.

 

How many miles on it? Classic CV joint wear. It will only get worse. If you have high mileage, you might as well replace both. You can get them with lifetime warranty on parts cheaper than the OEM. A bit of a bitch to install.

 

As everyone suggested it was the CV joints (and there is no way I was going to try to change them), I took my car to a mechanic and they confirmed that it was just that. So, it is getting repaired today and I appreciate all of the input that I received with this issue.

 

:yay:

good to know that we're not full of crap ... 10% of the time. :chuckles:

any idea how much this is going to set you back?

 

This repair costed me $271 from a very reputable mechanic. Lifetime parts AND labor warranty. Thanks.