Knocking or clunking noise when cornering At an advanced stage of internal deterioration, the defective wheel bearing can cause knocking or clunking noises, particularly when turning or cornering in your VW Golf.
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Does your steering rack clunk when turning?
No clunking, but steering rack movement is apparent if you have someone else just turn the wheel with the tires on the ground. Click to expand... That rack looks like it's not even bolted down!!
Why does my car make a knocking sound when I accelerate?
The bushes are prone to wearing, and as a result the bar does get excessive play in it, resulting in a knocking noise. Otherwise, check out the ball joints and wheel bearings.
Why does my rack and pinion clunk?
On the passengers side the rack is held on with a clamp and the driver's side is a direct bolt-on. The clamp can get worn out and cause the rack to shift, causing the clunking. I've seen this before. When doing this, also see how much play on you inner tie rod ends, since they can also cause a clunk.
Why is there a clunking noise when I turn?
Tie Rods: A clunking noise when turning could indicate a loose or broken tie rod. Sway Bar Link: With a failing sway bar link, you will not only notice a knocking noise while you are turning but poor handling as well.
What causes a knocking sound in the front of a car when turning to the right?
The ball joints connect the wheels to the suspension systems. What is this? They allow the wheels to rotate properly when turning left or right. If these ball joints start wearing off, they will start causing banging, grinding, or knocking noise when turning the steering wheel.
What causes clunking sound in front end?
A front end clunking noise going over bumps is most often caused by damaged control arms or suspension struts. Often, this kind of damage happens if you use your vehicle for off-roading adventures—or there are a lot of potholes on your daily commute.
Why does my front end clunk when I turn sharp?
Worn outer CV joints can make a clicking, popping, or snapping sound when the vehicle is cornering and accelerating. Worn outer CV joints can make a clicking, popping, or snapping sound when the vehicle is cornering and accelerating.
When I turn my steering wheel I hear a knock?
When you turn a steering wheel, it's the tie rods which enable the wheels to move in response. A loose or damaged tie rod will create a knocking, clunking, or creaking sound. This is especially true when you turn at lower speeds. It may even cause your steering wheel to be off-center.
Why is my car clunking over bumps?
Damaged or Worn Control Arms Worn-out control arms may cause the wheels to move out of alignment, which causes the vehicle to make the clunking as you steer the wheels on a bump. The damage may be extended to the body mount and cause the cab compartment to vibrate.
Why does my car make a noise when I turn left?
The most common causes of noises when turning is a bad coil spring, struts, or shocks. It could also be caused by a bad steering rack, tie rod ends, or worn ball joints. If you hear a growling noise when turning it can be a bad wheel bearing.
Do ball joints pop when turning?
The outer tie rods connect the power steering system to the wheels. These tie rods are ball joints but they are not the "ball joints" people commonly know (just the same style joint, but different part). This ball can dry out and when it does it will make a popping noise when the ball rotates inside of its joint.
nictry
Any ideas before I book it in to be looked at? Seems to come from front right side although I know it could transfer from anywhere, only does it at start/pull away, no specific driving just when first moved after stopping and not just cold but during journeys too?
Twitch
Clunking noise from hard turning usually points to a CV joint being dry and worn out.
nictry
Clunking noise from hard turning usually points to a CV joint being dry and worn out.
Dougie
Any ideas before I book it in to be looked at? Seems to come from front right side although I know it could transfer from anywhere, only does it at start/pull away, no specific driving just when first moved after stopping and not just cold but during journeys too? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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Does it sound anything like this on my car? I had drive shaft replaced which made it a bit better, then had wheel bearing and hub replaced and sound disappeared.
nictry
Does it sound anything like this on my car? I had drive shaft replaced which made it a bit better, then had wheel bearing and hub replaced and sound disappeared.
nictry
I had this, the clip holding the CV boot on wasn't secured correctly from factory. All the oil leaked out and had to replace the whole joint. Only made the sound around car park speeds at full locked but it got progressively worse.
How to check if passenger side rack is bad?
The passenger side rack mount has a rubber support held in place by a clamp. this rubber can go bad and the rack will make small movements causing a clunking sort of noise. The best way to check is at an alignment shop. You can have the car in the air with the wheels supported.
How to check if steering rack is moving?
More specifically, check to see if the rack moves when you turn it. Have someone move the steering wheel slightly back and forth continually while you're looking at the rack. On the passengers side the rack is held on with a clamp and the driver's side is a direct bolt-on. The clamp can get worn out and cause the rack to shift, causing the clunking. I've seen this before.
What happens if your steering wheel is moving but the ends are stationary?
If the steering wheel is moving very slightly but the ends are stationary, then you have a bad inner joint. While you're down there, check the swaybar end links and the swaybar bushings since they can also clunk when worn out. They should all be tight with no slop (movement) in them. Let us know what you find.
How to tell if inner tie rod ends are worn out?
You will see how worn out they are by grabbing the shaft and feeling for play, and by watching the ends move with relation to the steering wheel while it's moved back and forth. If the steering wheel is moving very slightly but the ends are stationary, then you have a bad inner joint.
Does a steering rack clunk?
No clunking, but steering rack movement is apparent if you have someone else just turn the wheel with the tires on the ground.
Is it cheaper to replace a control arm bushing or CV bushing?
Control arm and sway bar bushings are less expensive to replace than CV axles if you do most/all of the labor yourself, so that would be the next things I would inspect/replace.
Can CV joints clunk?
I wouldn't think a CV joint would clunk if you are not driving forward or backward, but mine will clunk if I'm in park too. Just another point to help diagnose...
Clunk noise in front end
Do you have 4 wheel drive ? If you do you "could " have a problem with the transfer case. The noise you describe is indicative of transfer case issues.
Front differential
I am inclined to think that you may have gear teeth problems in the transfer case for it to lock up and make noises. Check the oil drain plug for metal bits.
There's a clunking noise coming out of the lower rad and it's making the hose pulsate. There is no pressure on no hose No heat
is cooling system full of anifreeze..if not it has an air lock in it that clunks like a steam radiator in an old building...need to check level and maybe replace thermostat..
Clunk noise when turning right
Could be the drive axle, but may also be a shifting lower control arm or strut. Usually a faulty drive axle clunks every time the axle turns.
Loud clunking noise from yoyager when on full lock
Loud clunking noise WHERE in the Voyager when WHAT is "on full lock"? It might help to be a little more descriptive.
Steering clunk
The clunk as you describe could be one of three problems, the steering lower column, the steering gearbox or the constan velocity joints.
What does a valve closing sound like?
The valve closing sounds like someone closing a car door. And if that's what you are hearing, then it is most likely the valve closing/opening. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Gotcha, weedeater, I took your initial response the wrong way.
What does a diesel stop with?
A diesel stops with a shudder and cl unk almost half the time.
Do you have to shut off your engine with the clutch in neutral?
Clutch? Don't know, I have never experienced this shudder before. Always shutoff engine with clutch in neutral. Also don't ever get a clunk when shifting.
Can you replace a VW shutter valve?
Dont try to replace the shutter valve unless you plan on buying the entire unit. It seems that VW does not sell just the shutter valve.
