At 09:21 PM 9/25/02 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 09/25/2002 8:00:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >danoer1@ECLIPSE.NET writes: > > 5th Question: I have a clicking noise that happens from time to time (my
>I've got the same clicking noise coming from the back of my Syncro. It's Regarding wheel noises... One of the first things to do is to drive around with the hub caps off and see if it goes away... If not, swap front wheels to back and verse visa... Does the noise go with the wheel? If the noise remains in the rear, slide your drive shafts in and out of the CVs... Is there a sticky spot? or does it feel like it's all nice, greasy and smooth? Turn the wheel 90 degrees and push/pull the half shaft again... Check that all of the CV bolts are snug. Hold the tire at 3 and 9 o'clock and try to force it to toe in and out quickly... Is there enough movement for it to make a clunk-clunk? That could be your bearings getting worn out, or just needing a bit of tightening... Try holding it at 12 and 6 O'clock and trying to camber it in and out... Same thing on the bearings... Basically you need to find what's loose and then you'll find your click. |
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