Front end noise
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Front end noise
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Yes I read that and checked the bushings/endlinks/swaybars and all seem to be fine. When I drive and brake semi-hard it seems to make a clunking noise and an occasional ticking noise. I think its the axle so I checked it and doesn't seem like there is any issues from the exterior, could be wrong. There seems to be a bit of a wheel play on the right side so I am suspecting a possible wheel bearing replacement? Anyone done them before or have similar issues as me?
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Yes I read that and checked the bushings/endlinks/swaybars and all seem to be fine. When I drive and brake semi-hard it seems to make a clunking noise and an occasional ticking noise. I think its the axle so I checked it and doesn't seem like there is any issues from the exterior, could be wrong. There seems to be a bit of a wheel play on the right side so I am suspecting a possible wheel bearing replacement? Anyone done them before or have similar issues as me?
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Is the wheel play on the stub axle or the ball joints? Can you see the play when you shake the wheel between the rotor & the caliper? Top/bottom shake is best with wheel off of the ground. The ticking noise could be a wheel bearing roller breaking up. Is the ticking noise a bit like a CV joint on the way out at full lock?
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Is the wheel play on the stub axle or the ball joints? Can you see the play when you shake the wheel between the rotor & the caliper? Top/bottom shake is best with wheel off of the ground. The ticking noise could be a wheel bearing roller breaking up. Is the ticking noise a bit like a CV joint on the way out at full lock?
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Unless you have a 4Matic you have no CV joints - I was just likening the noise to a worn CV joint - I would get someone mechanical to check the wheel bearing, all ball joints & bushes. See my freehand highlight in green. I don't know how better to explain. Please don't hesitate to ask questions.
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