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dougrat
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May 26, 2010, 9:32 PM
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My car is a 2003 kia rio cinco station wagon (1.5 litres). Have had it for last 6 months bought it having hit 113,000km. Over past 6 months serviced and engaged repair work including changed the timing belt, idler and tensioner, changed front right wheel bearing and hub, changed spark plugs. Recently after a long trip (over 300km) most times just travel less than 20km daily to work and back, a clicking sound developed under the right drivers side wheel. Took it in to the same garage that changed the above and after examination changed the power steering high pressure hose ( due to leaks) and the tensioner rod bushings with new replacements. Also changed the power steering fluid and the brake fluid after replacing the rear wheel cyclinder washers. Back to the main issue. Theres an unpleasant sound coming from the front right wheel. After that long trip that I just mentioned the mechanics told me that the right cv joint was loose and they had it tightened and sealed. After that I went on a trip with a heavy load and my CV boot burst with grease splattering over the rim. Had smoke coming out of the front wheel and lost steering for a moment. I went back to the same mechanic and they replaced the boot and repacked the grease within two days and charged me for it. Two days later and when I turn right or left even if its just a slightly sharp turn I can hear popping or similar sound from that same right wheel. It doesnt seem right and from what I experienced with the loss of steering and all, am totally confused as to what to do. I asked the mechanic and he is totally lost. Can you help me please. Is it a bad wheel bearing, CV joint or malalignment by these mechanics. My children often accompany me on short rides and wouldnt want to put them at risk so have parked the car until i can have a professional have a look or several other mechanics as i have been put alot of faith in this one mechanic. Thanks.
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Sidom
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May 27, 2010, 8:50 PM
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Well I don't know the whole story and I'm sure things are different over in Fiji than here....
Here in the states the price of reman axles have got to the point where it actually better to just change the whole axle as compared to trying to repair one. Going off what you've posted, it sounds like you should change out that right axle.
Typically when an outer cv joint goes bad it will pop or click when the wheel is turned to the side the bad joint is on........ So if the right joint is bad, you would notice it most when turning right.....When they get real bad they make noise all the time.......
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dougrat
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May 31, 2010, 2:58 PM
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Excuse me Sir. what do you mean by changing out the whole axle. are you referring to the driveshaft..half shaft..(complete new cv boot and joint) I get confused with the wheel hub assembly. The noise i know you not here...comes from the right side only when I turn and load is out on that end. After some time observing its more like a grinding sound. if i turn my car softly theres no sound. I also did the reverse test of turning the wheel to the far side and reversing but no sound. its only when i turn.. Thanks alot for your input.
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Hammer Time
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May 31, 2010, 3:10 PM
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An axle is a complete halfshaft, complete with C/V joints.
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We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.
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dougrat
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Jun 16, 2010, 7:14 PM
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Thanks All,
Have since taken it up with the dealer who has advanced assessment to need for change of wheel bearings on both front sides and the CV joints as well. I think moving to do the left side is not necessary at this stage ONLY the right side needs work as the sound and history points in that direction.. Mechanic says isure fix is doing both sides regardless of the cost.What do you think? Here in Fiji it will cost approximately $1000.00 to do both sides. Given my budget I may have to cut that down to $500.00 and just do the right side with the professional and the other side in say 6 months time. If you care to respond. Have a good day!
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