ok there is a poping noise that comes from the driver side when i turn the wheel some times. it wont do it all the time but when it does, its loud. dont really know what it could be, some say its the ie rods or the strut mount but no one can tell me for sure. so i thought i would try my luck on honda-tech. so please help me out i wanna fix this annoying problem.

oh and by the way its a 91 integra

 

Axles.

 

You need to inspect your axles/axle boots.. check the boots for tears, grease slung everywhere, etc..

 

oh my fault, i forgot to mention that it makes it while standing still. its not so much a clicking noise it just one solid pop. plus i just swaped wheels are they were clean

 

Inspect your tie rods, ball joints, inner tie rods... check the wheels for play/un-usual movement..

What kind of axles did you put in the car? It is possible your ''new'' axle could still be defective.

 

ok will do, um quick question though. what sort of defects should i be looking for when inspecting the tie rods, ball joints, and inner tie rods? do know much but like to do things my self to learn.

 

damn i thought this was honda-tech? somewhere where i can get help if i need it. cant anyone help me?

 

I had this exact problem. Thought it was the steering rack and replaced it (huge PITA job) but that wasn't it.

Turned out to be a defective driver side lower ball joint that I had installed about a year prior to that. Got it replaced with a new one of a different brand and it's been fine since.

 

With the car jacked up grab the wheel 9oclock and 3oclock for tie rod, it shouldn't move at all, any play will let you know whats wrong and 1oclock and 6 o'clock for wheel bearing, again should be solid and have no play. I bet its your axles, just look at the boots and see if there ripped or not and you will probably notice grease all under your car too.

 

OP said it makes the noise when car is not moving. Definitely NOT the axles. Lower ball joint is the most likely culprit.

 

When he turns the wheels he said, but could be many diff things.

 

yep, my lower ball joint boot had torn, and let in dirt and junk. When I turned the wheel while the car was stopped, it made noticeable popping noises.

 

I hate ball joints, they all seem to seize up and the bolt always spins with the bolt lol.

 

thanks a lot guys, as sson as i get a chance i will check the ball joints. is it a hard job to replace them? would i have to get an alignment after?

 

Yes you need a press to replace ball joints, and yes you need an alignment afterwards.

I took my spindles off my car and took them to a shop, and had new ball joints and new wheel bearings pressed in for a total of $300 for parts and labor.

 

If you do that, i would suggest replacing the studs too IMO.

 

was that price for both sides or just one?

 

Why? Unless some of the stock lug studs are broken or cross-threaded, there is no need to replace the lug studs.

That was for both spindles.

 

so when im checkin the ball joint, i should check if the boot broken, wat else should i look for? sorry for all the questions, i just wanna learn to do things my self and not rely on nobody.thanks for everything in advance and for helping me out

 

x2 i did the same thing just on the right side and paid 50 dollars. didnt get a new wheel bearing. prolly will regret it later.

 

Jack the car up and put a pry bar between the lower control arm and bottom of the hub assembly (where the lower ball joint is located) and pry up. If there is any free play in the ball joint in terms of up and down movement, it needs replaced.