clunk.clunk.clunk.
clunk.clunk.clunk.
Hi Kids,
Over the past week I have started to hear a slight knock or clunk coming from the front end of the car while moving. I can only hear it when accelerating around a left hand corner. The sound is rythmical, ie 1 knock per revolution of the wheels.
This is the first front wheel driven car I have ever owned so not familiar with diagnosis.
CV joint?
Over the past week I have started to hear a slight knock or clunk coming from the front end of the car while moving. I can only hear it when accelerating around a left hand corner. The sound is rythmical, ie 1 knock per revolution of the wheels.
This is the first front wheel driven car I have ever owned so not familiar with diagnosis.
CV joint?
Julian
2004 Outback H6
2004 Forester XS
Organ donation saves lives
2004 Outback H6
2004 Forester XS
Organ donation saves lives
- AlpineRaven
- Senior Member
- Posts: 3682
- Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Check your CV joints and see if the rubber is still there!
Cheers
AP
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
- stamp_licker
- General Member
- Posts: 1066
- Joined: Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Kallangur.Bris North
Fatz it is definately coming from the front of the car.
I will get under there this weekend.
Does this sort of thing need to be changed soonish? It is only on one side and only mildly noisy, but as I said I am naive when it comes to FWD running gear so would appreciate some pointers. eg
Sourcing new ones
Difficulty in replacing (I am mechanically savvy but never done this job before)
Best brands etc
There may be a threa covering this but a quick search didn't reveal much.
By the way car has all the bits and pieces from a Jap front cut if that makes parts different, and a 2'' lift.
Cheers
I will get under there this weekend.
Does this sort of thing need to be changed soonish? It is only on one side and only mildly noisy, but as I said I am naive when it comes to FWD running gear so would appreciate some pointers. eg
Sourcing new ones
Difficulty in replacing (I am mechanically savvy but never done this job before)
Best brands etc
There may be a threa covering this but a quick search didn't reveal much.
By the way car has all the bits and pieces from a Jap front cut if that makes parts different, and a 2'' lift.
Cheers
Julian
2004 Outback H6
2004 Forester XS
Organ donation saves lives
2004 Outback H6
2004 Forester XS
Organ donation saves lives
- El_Freddo
- Master Member
- Posts: 12506
- Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Bridgewater Vic
- Contact:
Hey Julian,
Both my front CV's are clicky, mainly whenever they're the inside wheel through a tight corner. They'll need replacing but i don't have the money or time so i just put up with it. Been doing this for almost 6 months. Hopefully they can hold out another 6 more.
My left hand side also makes a squeeking noise, one per revolution of the wheel. I've checked the castle nut, wheel nuts, brakes. I'm thinking it may be the bearings or the seal on the back of the hub is loose or something. It goes away when i turn the stereo up
And as julian asked: best brands/place to get them from?
Cheers
Both my front CV's are clicky, mainly whenever they're the inside wheel through a tight corner. They'll need replacing but i don't have the money or time so i just put up with it. Been doing this for almost 6 months. Hopefully they can hold out another 6 more.
My left hand side also makes a squeeking noise, one per revolution of the wheel. I've checked the castle nut, wheel nuts, brakes. I'm thinking it may be the bearings or the seal on the back of the hub is loose or something. It goes away when i turn the stereo up
And as julian asked: best brands/place to get them from?
Cheers
sure you could keep driving it..when it blows you will have NO drive what so-ever, if that happens just shove her in 4wd and you will have rwd!..
alex
alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.
previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
- SUBYDAZZ
- Junior Member
- Posts: 813
- Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
- Contact:
Don't rule out a wheel bearing issue either, but this sounds like a CV issue.
To remove the shaft you'll need (L-Series):
* 36mm (L-Series) or 32mm (Lib/Impreza) socket + breaker bar (or spanner?) & possible pipe extension for extra leverage
* something to lever off ball joint (without damaging CV boot) from lower control arm (12mm or 14mm nut).
* 6mm (check that size for L-Series) pin punch & hammer to remove spring pin from gearbox end
* Something to tighten up CV boot band clamp if not replacing with a complete shaft
Think that's about it
Good time to replace wheel bearings / seals if required too.
To remove the shaft you'll need (L-Series):
* 36mm (L-Series) or 32mm (Lib/Impreza) socket + breaker bar (or spanner?) & possible pipe extension for extra leverage
* something to lever off ball joint (without damaging CV boot) from lower control arm (12mm or 14mm nut).
* 6mm (check that size for L-Series) pin punch & hammer to remove spring pin from gearbox end
* Something to tighten up CV boot band clamp if not replacing with a complete shaft
Think that's about it
Good time to replace wheel bearings / seals if required too.
SUBYDAZZ
- SUBYDAZZ
- Junior Member
- Posts: 813
- Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
- Contact:
I guess the worst thing that can happen if not replaced is wear on the hub or geabox output shafts (not likely IMHO) or to lose drive it one goes altogether. This is not the end of the world in an L-Series with part-time 4WD as you can whack it into 4WD and still keep driving with rear wheel drive working.
edit: oops, someone said that already, didn't read it before, sorry
edit: oops, someone said that already, didn't read it before, sorry
SUBYDAZZ
- El_Freddo
- Master Member
- Posts: 12506
- Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Bridgewater Vic
- Contact:
This has crossed my mine several times. Spoke to dad about it and he reckons its a CV issue. I'm starting to doubt this as i have heard a ticking (and can feel it in the floor pan) when cruising along a straight section of road. Its gone now but it makes me wonder. When i have the money i'm looking at new shafts, bearings and seals. Might then look at reconditioning the old shafts if possible and have them as spares.SUBYDAZZ wrote:Don't rule out a wheel bearing issue either, but this sounds like a CV issue.
Cheers