popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

NEW TO HONDA-TECH...... so every once and a while i will get this loud popping creaking sound when going over speed bumps and sharp turns or combination in school parking lot(main time i hear it). I am not sure whether it is a dry ball joint (needs grease) or the inner tie rod . the noise is from passenger side. i ordered new ball joint boots for the camber kit(newer) to see if it fixes the problem. but how can i test to pinpoint the noise. i have shaken wheel sideways up down all around and no movement. which is why i am leaning toward dry ball joint (boot is torn). but any help is appreciated Thanks.

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

Check your lower and upper balljoint. Mine made that noise when the lower balljoint worn.

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

I checked and lower ball joint was fine, but wat i figured out was when i replaced upper ball joint boot. the coilover bushing where it attaches to car, had a popping noise so i tightened the bolt and nut up, and no more popping noise. Thanks

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

So what did you tighten? My vehicle does not pop, but it does make this irritating creaking noise when going over bumps. I was starting to think its the rubber mounts that go on either side of the springs. I know the rear makes the same noise. I have checked the ball joints and they are fine. Thanks!

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

the bolt that attaches the camber kit to the car. it was loose. so i put a bit of locktite on it and tightened it down....creaking sounds like from springs. but try and tighten the bolt and nut down for the front upper control arm.

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

Revival from the dead to pass along info.

My brother's 97 civic was making a loud pop mostly when he would back out of driveways with the wheel cut right. Turned out to be a loose bolt on the upper control arm where it bolts to the body. He was able to replicate the noise at a stand still and I could see and hear it. Problem solved.

Re: popping noise from front end 98 civic
 

^Good info.

I'll lock this old thread now.