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  • Jul 27, 2010, 09:29 AM
    jillio
    Why does my car make a clacking sound when I turn in either direction?
    Whenever I make a right or left turn in my car it makes a sound like a part is rubbing some other part. It doesn't matter how fast or slow I'm going, it does it every time. Any ideas what it could be?
  • Jul 27, 2010, 09:38 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    Focus on wheel bearings and half-axles (CV joints). Here's how to replace the wheel bearings yourself:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2355736

    Basically, however, on most front wheel drive cars, the wheel bearings, lower ball joints, tie-rod ends, struts, and half-axles need to be replaced every 100,000 miles. My advice is to have all of this work done at once, since it is cheaper. Otherwise, you'll be back at it over and over again. Getting this done will make you fall in love with your car once more.

    I just finished doing this on both of my cars--it makes a big difference. Go with quality replacement parts; e.g. Timken and Moog.
  • Jul 27, 2010, 09:41 AM
    jillio

    My car is an old '92 Honda Accord, front wheel drive. How much is it to get it all fixed roughly?
  • Jul 27, 2010, 09:48 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    $1,000--just a guess.

    A well-maintained Accord can go 300,000 miles, so you need to keep the expense in perspective.
  • Jul 27, 2010, 10:00 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    If you are so inclined, check the Honda section of the Sticky for a host of helps on this car.
  • Jul 27, 2010, 10:27 AM
    jillio
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by txgreasemonkey View Post
    focus on wheel bearings and half-axles (cv joints). Here's how to replace the wheel bearings yourself:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2355736

    basically, however, on most front wheel drive cars, the wheel bearings, lower ball joints, tie-rod ends, struts, and half-axles need to be replaced every 100,000 miles. My advice is to have all of this work done at once, since it is cheaper. Otherwise, you'll be back at it over and over again. Getting this done will make you fall in love with your car once more.

    I just finished doing this on both of my cars--it makes a big difference. Go with quality replacement parts; e.g., timken and moog.

    :d
  • Jul 27, 2010, 10:29 AM
    jillio

    Thanks! Have a great day!
  • Jul 27, 2010, 11:25 AM
    Stratmando

    TX may have mentioned it, I would look under car to determine the part(s) involved while someone moves the wheel back and forth.

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