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Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:04 pm
by Orionsbelt
When I crank the steering all the way it makes a sort of creeking almost crack type sound.
It seems to drive fine. I know the bushings on my shocks are shot and hopefully they get replaced but I don't think that's it.
Thoughts?
Orion
Re: Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:07 am
by thedjjack
Sounds like the CV joint on the front half shafts (axles to the wheels)
Most likely you have a torn boot on one and dirt got in...however they do wear out...
Re: Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:52 am
by delichris
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Re: Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:40 pm
by Orionsbelt
Thank you gentlemen... Cost from a labor perspective?
And I'm hoping this is one of the many parts I can use a Montero part for... ?
Re: Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:56 pm
by Big-Bird
Unless you are in 4wd and turning sharp it may not be a CV joint. Weak CV's click and knock constantly in a hard turn when they are wore out, but that only happens under load (4wd needs to be engaged).
There are steering stops on the lower control arms that align with a pair of studs on the steering knuckles. Dirt and rust will build up on the wear points and can contribute to the noise you described.
And you're not the first to have this issue.
http://www.delica.ca/forum/squeak-from- ... -4902.html
Check into the cheap/free fixes first. Cleaning, lubing, check front end parts for wear. Process of elimination.
Re: Creeking / crack sound when turning sharp
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:00 pm
by Orionsbelt
Ok...thanks Big-Bird.
It does it when I'm in 2 wheel.
Thanks for the link...
Orion