Need some info (Can I drive it?) - The Ford Focus Forum

**mattc123** · 08-13-2009, 09:57 AM

02 zts I had axle shaft and wheel bearing replaced few months ago anyway onto the problem. Everytime I turn the wheel either way i hear a loud popping noise from the front passenger side. I climbed under it had a friend turn the wheel a few times while i looked. I dont notice anything odd but i can hear the noise very well. Cant tell where its coming from. anybody have any ideas. and is it safe to drive it until i can get it fixed?

**Scorpion** · 08-13-2009, 08:45 PM

If the 'popping' is constant with speed, ie increases, decreases as you speed up/slow down, then I'd say CV joint has failed.

You say you had axle and bearing replaced. Was it on the passenger side?

**AcIdBuRn02ZTS** · 08-13-2009, 11:39 PM

does it do it while the car is stopped... just turning the wheel?

if so... strut mount failure...

also... check sway bar end links... very common failure and will cause a clunkish noise as the suspension moves (turning, going over bumps, dips... etc...)

other then that... cv could have failed...

-AcId-

**mattc123** · 08-15-2009, 08:05 AM

does it while parked also.But actually found out the spring broke and its a recall woohoo!!

08-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 710	Need some info (Can I drive it?) 02 zts I had axle shaft and wheel bearing replaced few months ago anyway onto the problem. Everytime I turn the wheel either way i hear a loud popping noise from the front passenger side. I climbed under it had a friend turn the wheel a few times while i looked. I dont notice anything odd but i can hear the noise very well. Cant tell where its coming from. anybody have any ideas. and is it safe to drive it until i can get it fixed? __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

08-13-2009, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scorpion TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oblivion Posts: 293	Re: Need some info (Can I drive it?) If the 'popping' is constant with speed, ie increases, decreases as you speed up/slow down, then I'd say CV joint has failed. You say you had axle and bearing replaced. Was it on the passenger side? __________________ Dato And, if he still tries anything, use your l33t skills and un-dent his eye sockets. CheaperSleeper Why the hell can't women just "ding" like a microwave?

08-13-2009, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
AcIdBuRn02ZTS Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boonville, IN Posts: 2,406	Re: Need some info (Can I drive it?) does it do it while the car is stopped... just turning the wheel? if so... strut mount failure... also... check sway bar end links... very common failure and will cause a clunkish noise as the suspension moves (turning, going over bumps, dips... etc...) other then that... cv could have failed... -AcId- __________________ *2002 - Twilight Blue ZTS* Built Engine, Getrag 6spd w/ Quaife,Garrett GT3071R turbo, Tial BOV/WG, etc... Killing Tires Thru 3rd @ 10psi - 20+psi Soon To Come *1987 - Black MKIII Supra NA Targa* 7m build it is

08-15-2009, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
mattc123 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 710	Re: Need some info (Can I drive it?) does it while parked also.But actually found out the spring broke and its a recall woohoo!! __________________ 2002 mach edition zts blacked out tails and turn signals h.i.d headlights 8000k and magnaflow catback exhaust, orange/black,interior,chrome strut bar,memphis audio,pioneer hu 04 explorer xlt

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