Noise Or Vibration In Turns
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Vibration associated with the Constant Velocity (CV) joints in the half-shafts occur in the 3rd and 6th order. Use a vibration analyzer to determine the frequency of the vibration.
| SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REPAIR |
|---|---|---|
| Clicking noise while turning. | Lack of lube in CV joint boots. | Replace the half-shaft. |
| Chuckling or snap noise while turning. | Loose wheel or hub nut. | Tighten wheel or hub nut. Replace damaged components. |
| Loud knocking noise centering on inner CV tripod joints. | Damaged Differential side/pinion gears. | Remove half-shaft and rotate side gears by hand. Replaced damaged transaxle components. |
Noise may also be caused by another component of the vehicle coming in contact with the half-shaft, brake or wheel assemblies.