Clicking on front left and right

tcek · 01-14-2013, 04:43 PM

wicked clicking sound on both sides of the front wheel wells. Almost sounds like electronic clicking of on/off relay. It happens when backing up and turning. I have read about axles and wheel bearings. The clicks are most prominent when it is cold outside. Further opinions are appreciated.

SamDoe1 · 01-14-2013, 04:56 PM

Front axles are shot. Replace them. Could be one or both, you'll have to listen more closely to the clicking to narrow it down more.

Kubica · 01-14-2013, 07:17 PM

I agree. Have a good look at the motor mounts too. Bad motor mounts will kill front axles.

Rickna · 01-15-2013, 05:25 AM

Yeah, definetly axles/CV joints.

tcek · 01-17-2013, 08:58 AM

both motor mounts were changed <6k ago. New axles have ~25k on them. Probably cheap replacements as I did not change them out. Why do they click and any suggestions for good supply house for axles would be appreciated. Autozone has "limited" lifetime warranty on theirs.

SamDoe1 · 01-17-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcek

both motor mounts were changed <6k ago. New axles have ~25k on them. Probably cheap replacements as I did not change them out. Why do they click and any suggestions for good supply house for axles would be appreciated. Autozone has "limited" lifetime warranty on theirs.

Use OEM axles. GKN to be specific.

01-14-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
tcek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: missouri Posts: 143 My Ride: BWM 325Xi - 2004 View My Garage	Clicking on front left and right wicked clicking sound on both sides of the front wheel wells. Almost sounds like electronic clicking of on/off relay. It happens when backing up and turning. I have read about axles and wheel bearings. The clicks are most prominent when it is cold outside. Further opinions are appreciated.

01-15-2013, 05:25 AM	#4
Rickna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven, CT, USA Posts: 1,946 My Ride: '02 330xi AT View My Garage	Yeah, definetly axles/CV joints. __________________ 237 years of democracy has died, and with thunderous applause My_Mods_&_Stuff

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01-14-2013, 04:56 PM	#2
SamDoe1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 2,534 My Ride: 2004 330xi, 3 pedals View My Garage	Front axles are shot. Replace them. Could be one or both, you'll have to listen more closely to the clicking to narrow it down more.

01-14-2013, 07:17 PM	#3
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,907 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	I agree. Have a good look at the motor mounts too. Bad motor mounts will kill front axles.

01-17-2013, 08:58 AM	#5
tcek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: missouri Posts: 143 My Ride: BWM 325Xi - 2004 View My Garage	both motor mounts were changed <6k ago. New axles have ~25k on them. Probably cheap replacements as I did not change them out. Why do they click and any suggestions for good supply house for axles would be appreciated. Autozone has "limited" lifetime warranty on theirs.