Cv Axle Noise When Turning
This indicates a worn or damaged outer cv joint.
Cv axle noise when turning. The axle assembly seldom fails but rather the cv joints itself. Excessive force when in 4wd. I've been advised that's its probably the cv joint or driveshaft.
Also notice it turning right, but not as loud or often. There will be a clicking or popping noise when turning. The cv joint allows flexibility in each end of the axle shaft as the vehicle is going down the road.
In most cases, it is the outer cv joint that fails first since it does more work than the inner cv. When cv axles become excessively worn, the constant velocity joints will become loose and click when turning or accelerating. I replaced the the front cv axles on my 03 legacy friday night, saturday i was driving around and noticed a weird grinding/humming noise when at speeds around 50mph on the driver side.
At first i was thinking maybe my oversized tires were rubbing on something, but they are definitely not. They can also bind up on acceleration and when turning tightly. Continuous knocking, while driving at low speeds, may also be due to joint damage.
An example is if you are in the center lane and you move to the left lane. Cv axle boot on that side is torn and leaking, just started not a lot of grease all. If the noise gets louder, it confirms the diagnosis and the need for a new replacement cv shaft assembly.
If the cv joint gets louder or quieter or noticeably changes in pitch while turning in either direction, then you have a bad outer joint. It is still running great (after driving all the way home) but, i noticed it is making a loud clunking, metal on metal kind of noise on the front left axle when in first gear, happens more when turning (i think right, but maybe both right and left). Symptoms of a bad cv axle shaft.