Accent Makes "Chunk Chunk" Noise When Turning Left

Is it the bearings?

How much is that to replace?



Chris

 

Chunk-chunk is not your typical bearing noise. Have it checked.

 

It's a repetive noise that only happens when turning left.

"Chunk-chunk-chunk" etc

Any idea what it could be?

Chris

 

I hope I'm wrong, but if I didn't know better, that sounds like a failing
half-shaft (one of the U-joints).

I'd be checking the boots. If one of them is damaged, then you may indeed
need to replace the half-shaft.

Tom Wenndt

 

check cv joints, if shot replace whole axel, not just the joint

 

Why replace the entire axle?

Matt

 

For most cars it's cheap enough and a lot easier Matt. Typically a half
shaft costs around $75 plus core. It's a lot easier to just remove the old
one and replace it, since you have to remove the half shaft in order to
rebuild the joints anyway. I don't know the cost of the parts anymore, but
boots are each around $20, so it's easy to imagine that the total cost of
parts will approach the cost of the entire axle by the time you add in the
cages and bearings.

 

I agree with Mike that replacing the entire halfshaft makes the most
sense. I can tell you from experience that it's much easier, faster and
more reliable than rebuilding the joints.

 

CV Joint...

 

The arrangement I had when I bought this car was that the everything
required to pass safety would be done by the seller. Is this something
that should have been fixed by them?

Chris

 

If it wasn't present at the time you bought the car, then I'd say the
seller is not responsible for it. I presume your agreement meant anything
that was currently wrong with the car, not items that could fail in the
future.

 

My sister noticed this noise within days of buying the car.

I guess the question comes down to, is this something that would fall
under Canadian safety requirements? If it is. They should have fixed
it. If not, I guess it's our problem, as the car has no warranty.

Chris

 

yes it would fail a car, not safe to drive

 

The car was purchased like 2-3 months ago. Figure I'm SOL in getting
them to pay for it?

The car did pass the safety test that the dealer got done.

Chris

 

because labour and parts to do just the joints and boots would be equall or
more than just buying and installing a complete axel unit...
and who knows how much longer the inboard joints will last..

 

Good luck trying to get them to pay. It's not a expensive or difficult
repair though.It could be much worse than a cv joint.
Rob

 

Id say stop making lefts and make rights instead, you will eventually get
home.....)

OR, replace the whole CV joints.


my car used to make a "choo choo" noise while doing zigs zags, but thats
another
story........................................................................................................................