1994 Dodge Intrepid

1994 DODGE INTREPID
16,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TIGERESS1026
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I am hearing clicking or clunking noises everytime I turn the wheel on my car. It's coming from the front passanger side of the car. I believe it's the cv joint, but just want to make sure. How can I tell for sure if this is the problem? If I am going straight it doens't make the noise but you can feel the car shaking a bit. The faster I go, the more it shakes.
Nov 17, 2008 at 8:27 AM
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[quote:7353a28850="Tigeress1026"]Noises problem
1994 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 16000 miles

I am hearing clicking or clunking noises everytime I turn the wheel on my car. It's coming from the front passanger side of the car. I believe it's the cv joint, but just want to make sure. How can I tell for sure if this is the problem? If I am going straight it doens't make the noise but you can feel the car shaking a bit. The faster I go, the more it shakes.[/quote:7353a28850]

Hello,

The clicking is a good indication of a bad CV Axle. To check raise the front of the vehicle and stabilize with jack stands. Then crawl under and move the axle up and down... if there is a lot of play then the axle is bad. you can also turn the axle and see if the axle turns what seems to be more than it should before the tire starts to turn.

Also, if the vehicle shakes you should also check the bearings. To check... with vehicle still raised lift tire up if feels loose then bearings could also be bad.
Nov 17, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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