Ckicking sound when making turns.
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Ckicking sound when making turns.
I have an '02 Ranger edge 4x4 with the constantly engaged front end. I am hearing a clicking noise when making turns or when backing up with the wheels cut to the right. It seems to be coming from the front drivers side. I have checked the CV boots and they are in good shape. Does this sound like a wheel bearing, CV joint or something else? How do I check?
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Hi mikemic,
First thing that pops into my mind is a CV Joint!
Safetly support the whole vehicle (cause of you constant 4x4 running) or use a garage lift and check out you diagnosis my running her in the air w/ wheels cut to right is all I can offer for now!
First thing that pops into my mind is a CV Joint!
Safetly support the whole vehicle (cause of you constant 4x4 running) or use a garage lift and check out you diagnosis my running her in the air w/ wheels cut to right is all I can offer for now!
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Hey fellow Kentuckian,
Quick question would be is it occuring at all turns, low speed or higher speeds. If at low and the reason for my post is you can trouble shoot some with the time between the sound. Longer spaced intervuals would be lager revolutions. Of course I am probably telling you something you already know. ;-) I'm only on my first cup of coffee after a few barly pops last night watching David Allen Cole. LOL!
Quick question would be is it occuring at all turns, low speed or higher speeds. If at low and the reason for my post is you can trouble shoot some with the time between the sound. Longer spaced intervuals would be lager revolutions. Of course I am probably telling you something you already know. ;-) I'm only on my first cup of coffee after a few barly pops last night watching David Allen Cole. LOL!
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Irish, I only notice it at low speeds. This may just be because I typically only make deep turns at lower speeds. Its also very noticeable when I am backing up with the wheels cut. Its not a fast 'ratchet' sound like I heard when my old '97 had problems with the hubs not unlocking. Its a slower clicking sound, maybe 3 to 4 clicks per second at 15 mph.
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I had this problem in my 01 4x4 ranger, I took it to the dealer who checked it out, Turns out that it was the lug nuts were loose. Tighten them up and see if this is the problem. Pretty simple so try the easy stuff first.
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Mike,
The tourque/torsion? rods are the two stabilizer bars running from your front axel(either side) to your frame, they reduce flex in the frame and axel by flexing.
Irish
The tourque/torsion? rods are the two stabilizer bars running from your front axel(either side) to your frame, they reduce flex in the frame and axel by flexing.
Irish
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Oh, Ok Irish, the torsion bars, thanks... Ghoster, interesting you say that, I did try that first and it seemed to help a while, but the sound comes back quickly. I'm taking it to a local front end shop tomorrow, the guy has been in business for many years and has always been fair and honest with me, hopefully he can help. Thanks for the replies.