Popping Sound Below Floor When Turning Vehicle

Remember that taking a turn involves the operation of many internal components.

Popping sound below floor when turning vehicle.

This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before april 18 2015 mdh 0418xx. Lower the vehicle to where all four wheels are on the ground. If your car is making a clicking noise when turning it is likely you have an outer cv joint constant velocity joint that has failed because of a torn boot or old age most likely a torn boot. Lower the vehicle to where all four wheels are on the ground.

Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. Listen for the popping sound and determine from which side of the vehicle the noise is emanating from. Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle. Before going under the vehicle use sturdy and durable jack stands for your safety.

They noticed that it only did the popping when on uneven roads which they took to confirm that it was likely the sway bar linkages. Use a car floor jack to lift the vehicle. Clunking clicking snapping noise when turning steering wheel solved problem sympto. Accelerate with the wheels turned as if performing a u turn.

Perform the test a second time with the wheels in the opposite direction. With the vehicle stopped rotate the wheels all the way right or left. Remove the jack stands and keep them far away from the vehicle. The customer may describe a rattle clunking noise or popping that can be heard and felt in the floor under the front passenger or driver side when the vehicle is driven on uneven roads especially from a higher level to a lower level.

Under normal circumstances no steering wheel makes noise when turning it will run smoothly when you turn a corner. Failed outer cv joint. Using a floor jack that is recommended for the weight of the vehicle lift under the vehicle at its specified jacking points until the wheels are completely off the ground. The second shop kept the car for a couple days and kept taking it out for little drives until it finally clicked popped for them.

A finger snapping popping or clicking sound when you turn. Clicking noise while turning. If you have a front wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicle and hear this sound when you turn or corner but the noise stops when you steer straight one or both of the constant velocity cv joints on your front axle could need replacing. To be more specific take a look at our step by step instructions to keep you on the right track during an inspection.