Grinding or Clicking When Turning: Causes
A clicking or grinding when turning often points to CV joints or wheel bearings. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it usually means
A rhythmic clicking that gets louder when you turn (especially at low speed) is a classic worn CV joint. A constant grinding or rumble that changes with speed or cornering often points to a worn wheel bearing. Power-steering noise when turning is a separate issue.
CV-joint clicking usually appears after a torn CV boot lets the grease out and dirt in.
What you should do
Get it inspected — a failing CV joint or wheel bearing can eventually fail completely, and both are roadworthy items.
We road-test and inspect the driveshafts, bearings and steering to pinpoint which component is worn.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
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Grinding or Clicking When Turning: Causes — FAQ
Classic worn CV joint, usually after the CV boot has split.
Often a worn wheel bearing — get it checked before it fails.
Get it inspected soon — both CV joints and bearings can fail and are roadworthy items.
We road-test and inspect the driveshafts, bearings and steering.
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