Popping Sound Below Floor When Turning Vehicle

Failed outer cv joint.

Popping sound below floor when turning vehicle.

The second shop kept the car for a couple days and kept taking it out for little drives until it finally clicked popped for them. If your car is making a clicking noise when turning it is likely you have an outer cv joint constant velocity joint that has failed because of a torn boot or old age most likely a torn boot. Clicking noise while turning. Clunking clicking snapping noise when turning steering wheel solved problem sympto.

Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. Perform the test a second time with the wheels in the opposite direction. A finger snapping popping or clicking sound when you turn. Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle.

To temporarily stop the sound clean the cv joint from debris and replace the grease. Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. They noticed that it only did the popping when on uneven roads which they took to confirm that it was likely the sway bar linkages. Accelerate with the wheels turned as if performing a u turn.

Before going under the vehicle use sturdy and durable jack stands for your safety. With the vehicle stopped rotate the wheels all the way right or left. Remember that taking a turn involves the operation of many internal components. Under normal circumstances no steering wheel makes noise when turning it will run smoothly when you turn a corner.

For 100 they replaced the linkages and it hasn t done the clicking popping since. To be more specific take a look at our step by step instructions to keep you on the right track during an inspection. Use a car floor jack to lift the vehicle. Listen for the popping sound and determine from which side of the vehicle the noise is emanating from.

Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle. If you have a front wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicle and hear this sound when you turn or corner but the noise stops when you steer straight one or both of the constant velocity cv joints on your front axle could need replacing. Lower the vehicle to where all four wheels are on the ground. However if there is any problem with the engine or other parts the car will make different types of noises.