Clicking when turning?
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Clicking when turning?
Hey gang, well i rebuilt the rear section of the SS and i noticed when i make sharp right turns (fullish lock) their is this ever so slight clicking sound very faint.... i have been reading around and cant figure out what it is? Has anyone got an idea? both front Axles have been replaced, tierod inner and outer's have been replaced, new struts/springs and top hats. So after all this still confused as to what is broken.
Re: Clicking when turning?
Not necessarily broken just yet but it is probably your CVs unfortunately. This is generaly the noise you will hear when they start to go bad. Check the boots on the front axles for tears and then go from there. If they are ripped the grease has come out and and that is why they are clicking. dirt and debris can lead to further damage. Also try not to turn full lock it will help from straining the joints. Mine have been clicking for a while I just make sure to keep them out of full lock or once I hear them click I stop turning so sharp. If you have to make a sharp turn either use the ebrake to get you around or put the hammer down to get around.
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Re: Clicking when turning?
SILINC3R wrote:Not necessarily broken just yet but it is probably your CVs unfortunately. This is generaly the noise you will hear when they start to go bad. Check the boots on the front axles for tears and then go from there. If they are ripped the grease has come out and and that is why they are clicking. dirt and debris can lead to further damage. Also try not to turn full lock it will help from straining the joints. Mine have been clicking for a while I just make sure to keep them out of full lock or once I hear them click I stop turning so sharp. If you have to make a sharp turn either use the ebrake to get you around or put the hammer down to get around.
FML lol the axles lasted 1 race lol..... when i went full lock the other day i heard a sound simular to a brake pad that has no meat hitting a rotor? axles still? the clicking went away when i heard that.... i have a race on the 1st and living in hawaii i doubt i can get axles.... again.....
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HI,
So....you rebuilt the rear-end (what did this entail?), and NOW the front clicks or it did it b4 too?
If you did buy cheap, non-Subaru CV axles they may still be giving you grief....
Td
So....you rebuilt the rear-end (what did this entail?), and NOW the front clicks or it did it b4 too?
If you did buy cheap, non-Subaru CV axles they may still be giving you grief....
Td
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Re: Clicking when turning?
wtdash wrote:HI,
So....you rebuilt the rear-end (what did this entail?), and NOW the front clicks or it did it b4 too?
If you did buy cheap, non-Subaru CV axles they may still be giving you grief....
Td
What do ya mean by rebuilt the rear end?
I went to the subie dealership and bought new CV's from them i really hope its not the axles i paid a really prem. price for those damn things, i don't buy cheap crap just for this reason but the axles have MAYBE 150 miles on them....
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You stated:
I'd trust those axles ....something else, then. I know the wheel bearings can cause grief, too....but hopefully the experts will show up.
Td
devilzdriver wrote:... i rebuilt the rear section of the SS...
I'd trust those axles ....something else, then. I know the wheel bearings can cause grief, too....but hopefully the experts will show up.
Td
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'96 BD-turbo'd-SOLD
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Clicking when turning?
Did you buy BRAND-NEW axles, or reman axles? New (not reman) OEM axles can cost $500 or more each.
Even still, just because they've recently been replaced doesn't mean they can't go bad. If they're clicking, take them back to the dealer and get replacement ones under the parts warranty.
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Even still, just because they've recently been replaced doesn't mean they can't go bad. If they're clicking, take them back to the dealer and get replacement ones under the parts warranty.
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Re: Clicking when turning?
I would suggest what Michael (DerFahrer) recommended. If you recently purchased them, (new or reman) they shouldn't go bad in 150 miles.
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Re: Clicking when turning?
devilzdriver wrote:wtdash wrote:HI,
So....you rebuilt the rear-end (what did this entail?), and NOW the front clicks or it did it b4 too?
If you did buy cheap, non-Subaru CV axles they may still be giving you grief....
Td
What do ya mean by rebuilt the rear end?
I went to the subie dealership and bought new CV's from them i really hope its not the axles i paid a really prem. price for those damn things, i don't buy cheap crap just for this reason but the axles have MAYBE 150 miles on them....
Sorry brain fart, the rear section of the transmission gernaded during the rallyx and i rebuilt the rear end. but now i hear this horrible sound at full lock and im afraid im going to break something now
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What trans do you have - 5-speed or 4EAT/ Auto?
Do you have torque bind @ all, too?...usually not common in manual trans, but could still be there.
P.s. have you checked your front diff fluid?
Td
Do you have torque bind @ all, too?...usually not common in manual trans, but could still be there.
P.s. have you checked your front diff fluid?
Td
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'93 Legacy SS - 5-speed, SOLD :-(
'02 WRX -SOLD
'96 BD-turbo'd-SOLD
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'04 FXT, Forged internals, VF39, STI TMIC, Cobb AP- SOLD
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Re: Clicking when turning?
i have a 5Spd, and i dont see another dipstick for the front diff? its just the one dipstick and all is fine in the trans. fluid wise...
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Clicking when turning?
If it's a 5spd, then there's just that one dipstick. The 5spd transmission and front diff share the same gear oil.
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Re: Clicking when turning?
DerFahrer wrote:If it's a 5spd, then there's just that one dipstick. The 5spd transmission and front diff share the same gear oil.
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Thats what i assumed... phew lol