when i make a left turn my car makes a cliking noise on the left-front end of my car. what could it be? i cant figure it out because it only happens when im driving.

 

I got the same problem with the right side of my car but I am putting off looking at taking a look at my axle.

 

Go buy a new driver side axle
matter of fact, buy both, might as well change em both while you're at it.
Get the Autozone remanned ones, shouldnt cost more than 150 for both with cores.
Have fun.

 

I gotta question for the CRX community. When there is a clicking sound while turn is it ever NOT the axle?

 

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a bad shock can make a clickign noise, but the clicks coincide with the bouncing of the vehicle, so it's pretty obvious..

 

Checked that it isn't something really basic, like a piece of tape stuck to your wheel? I'd be making sure the whole area is free of crap before swapping an axle...

 

it cant be the axle because when i first bought the car i took it to a mechanic and he said tat the owner before just put knew ones. this was a month ago!

 

could be tie rod ends perhaps. If the axles were recently replaced, I would also make sure all the suspension bolts were tight....just a thought.

 

Sounds like a CV joint to me.

 

Here's why I ask.

I never had this problem then one day I replaced the 3 ball joints on the passenger/front side (tie rod, upper, lower) and after this I got the clicking during left hand turns (fairly sharp turns). The clicking wasn't there before the work. Perhaps it's one of the ball joints but I guess I should check the damn axle...

 

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This has always been the case with me when I hear clicking noises on turns.

Go-go-gadget axles!

 

O'reilly auto parts (if there are any in your area) has axles for real cheap. like $100 for a pair.I haven't had any problems with the set i bought. Just set an account with them and you get a discount.

 

i agree with the CV joint diagnosis