1997 Honda Accord Repair Question
Wheel noise
Answer
Crocking noise during acceleration when making turns do indicate CV joint faults. Were the joints replaced OEM?
I would not discount the possibility of bad CV joints due to inferior quality used or lubrication was not sufficienly packed.
No they were ordered from Napa. My dad and I have used them for parts since forever and have never had an issue with quality which is why I was leaning towards it being something else. I was thinking their might be a clearance issue causing the noise. Either way I hate that this has happened only after 5-6 months.
Is the noise continously crocking or singular knocking?
It continues but is sporadic in timing and doesn't always happen. A rule of thumb to go by is it is louder and more dominant on a sharper turn. It doesn't happen in changing lanes or on curves in the road. It only happens at "90 degree" turn.
Symptoms indiates the CV joints are bad.