if i turn one way and then quickly turn the other way, there is a distinct click/knocking sound ... what could this be caused by ? the car doesnt feel any different, i just here that sound

btw i drive a 00 em1 riding on a stiff suspension, if that helps any

 

sounds like a classic case of your cv axels going out.
do a search youll find a lot of crap

 

Could be just the wheel hitting something. I once almost replaced a differential, turned out a plastic panel behind the rear wheel got loose ))))

First lift the car on jack (and jack stand!) and see if anything looks okay. No lost bolts and nuts, move suspention parts by hand, nothing should be loose. See if the drive axle is sitting in place, you should not be able to move it back and fourth.

 

Could be axle, tie rod, Balljoint so look at those 3 componets

 

i guess ill have to get it checked out later this week ...

i drove in the crazy rain the past few days, drove over some deep puddles which basically ripped off my fender guard ... i just pushed it back out so it wouldnt scrape the ground, could that have something to do w/ it ? my car is tucking 4 wheels

i replaced a bad axle a few months ago, it doesnt knock while turning like it did last time when i had a bad axle ... could it be something w/ the steering rack ? or bushing ? i know my upper control arm bushings have gone to **** ... could that cause sounds like that ?

btw, the clicking/knocking sound isnt consistent or repeating, it just knocks once then stops ...

 

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Ya, maybe your guard is not in all the way and is rubbing, look for rub marks.

also check to see if you have a torn CV boot. Thats a good indication of a failing CV joint

 

could it be an alignment problem ?

 

its more likely your boot, check to see if you have any leaks.... i doubt its the alignment.

i had this problem earlier on this summer.

 

i dont think its an axle because it only clicks once, and only when i turn one way and change directions quickly ... i had a bad axle a few months ago but it seemed idfferent .. but i might be wrong .. ?

i dont want to pay 60$ for a diagnostic

 

Well if you don't want to pay $60 for a diagnostic, read the thread. These guys are telling you how to check and see what's wrong with the car. And there's a difference between axle and cv joints/boots, which is what it sounds like your problem is. One of my cars has a going cv joint, and under hard turning, it pops.

 

Check your upper arms, Its happened before and all it was was loose nut on the Inside of the Bay

 

thanks for all the help so far ...
if it is the cv joint/boot, can i just replace that ? or do i have to replace the whole axle ? how much will it cost to get done at a shop ?

 

i have that same sound. i dont know what it is. i have the same car. pretty stiff set up as well. sorry i have no info to help u with. haha. but ya i got that same sound.