1999 Nissan Sentra KNOCKING WHEN I MAKE A TURN

TLS

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1999 NISSAN SENTRA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

I HAVE NOTICED LATELY WHEN I MAKE A TURN, ESPECIALLY A RIGHT HAND TURN, I HEAR KNOCKING OR CLICKING THAT ONLY LASTS FOR AT MOST A MINUTE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN I AM GOING STRAIGHT. ANY IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS?

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 11:04 AM

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PEAR69

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Sounds like a C/V Joint. If it is, replacing the entire half shaft is better than just repairing the C/V Joint itself. More than likely if you look you will see the rubber boot is split and grease everywhere, the cv will need to be replaced, have this inspected.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 11:18 AM

TLS

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE. DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT WOULD COST?

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 11:21 AM

PEAR69

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First it must be determined that that is the problem. If it is then the part is around 70 bucks plus small insidentells like cleaner and grease ETC. And the job is around 3 hours. Depending what the mechanics' rate is I would expect a 300 dollar bill. If it is the problem, buying the parts yourself and having a mechanic install it can save you money also. This way you will know warranty information also.
If you are remotely mechanicaly inclined this job is not difficult but it does require a special socket for the shaft nut. If you do it yourself I do suggest purchaseing a repair manual like haynes.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 12:46 PM

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