CV axle hearing a popping noise?

JOHNNYDJAMES349

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2011 FORD FUSION
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
191,000 MILES

I changed the cv axle a little over a week ago. However about 3 days ago I started hearing a popping noise and a scrubbing noise while driving straight and turning. Any idea what it could possibly be?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 AT 9:32 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,137 POSTS

This can be a loose bolt on the suspensions or brake caliper mount on the same side as the axle replacement, or you have a defective axle. I would remove the tire and recheck the job. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on :) Please go over this guide as well to help with the noise.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

Please let us know what happens.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 AT 8:47 AM