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Mcflurry · 05-16-2016, 05:14 PM

Hey Guys,

I know this isn't Nissan related however my wifes car is making some serious noises after hitting a large pothole yesterday. It's a loud knocking noise coming from the front right wheel on a Honda CRV Sport 2002 (4x4). It's inaudible below 10kmph but after that the knock increases with speed. It almost sounds like a steam train at 60kmph!

I don't have any of my tools with me which makes diagnosing this a little difficult. I pulled the front right wheel off last night and tried to inspect however without a breaker bar I wasn't able to get the ball joints to move and couldn't see anything suspect. I did notice a few bushes were sagged and a leaky engine mount but I don't think they're related. I also tried to twist the wheel after I jacked up the car and there was no play, I also checked the front drive shafts and both had little play. This one has me a little stumped.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated, fingers crossed I don't need to drive this car 2000km home to work on it!

Thanks!

iJDM · 05-16-2016, 05:42 PM

When you checked for play with the wheel up, did you check for play both side to side and up and down?

Mcflurry · 05-16-2016, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iJDM

When you checked for play with the wheel up, did you check for play both side to side and up and down?

Yeah I did check for play both ways

hanzbrady · 05-17-2016, 06:27 AM

Sounds like a CV axle to me, my Hyundai Elantra made the same sound. Check the boots to make sure they're not torn and haven't started spitting their insides out.

Mcflurry · 05-17-2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanzbrady

Sounds like a CV axle to me, my Hyundai Elantra made the same sound. Check the boots to make sure they're not torn and haven't started spitting their insides out.

Thanks for the reply, I replaced the half shaft assembly (inc CV) last night and the problems solved

I'm pretty surprised only 2 people offered help despite how many views this topic received. Thanks to the both of you, but very saddened this community is dying off

hanzbrady · 05-17-2016, 07:03 PM

It's no problem man.

05-16-2016, 05:14 PM	#1
Mcflurry Join Date: May 2016 Location: Australia Age: 35 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help! Hey Guys, I know this isn't Nissan related however my wifes car is making some serious noises after hitting a large pothole yesterday. It's a loud knocking noise coming from the front right wheel on a Honda CRV Sport 2002 (4x4). It's inaudible below 10kmph but after that the knock increases with speed. It almost sounds like a steam train at 60kmph! I don't have any of my tools with me which makes diagnosing this a little difficult. I pulled the front right wheel off last night and tried to inspect however without a breaker bar I wasn't able to get the ball joints to move and couldn't see anything suspect. I did notice a few bushes were sagged and a leaky engine mount but I don't think they're related. I also tried to twist the wheel after I jacked up the car and there was no play, I also checked the front drive shafts and both had little play. This one has me a little stumped. Any advise would be greatly appreciated, fingers crossed I don't need to drive this car 2000km home to work on it! Thanks!

05-16-2016, 05:42 PM	#2
iJDM Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 625 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	When you checked for play with the wheel up, did you check for play both side to side and up and down? __________________ 1990 s13 hatch sr20det 2001 Lexus is300

05-17-2016, 06:27 AM	#4
hanzbrady Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,166 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sounds like a CV axle to me, my Hyundai Elantra made the same sound. Check the boots to make sure they're not torn and haven't started spitting their insides out. __________________ [email protected]

05-17-2016, 07:03 PM	#6
hanzbrady Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,166 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It's no problem man. __________________ [email protected]