Clicking from left front

cnoland · 12-30-2012, 01:16 PM

When i start moving from a dead stop and turn to the left I am getting a click from the left front wheel. Im guessing it is an axle shaft going but would definitely like the opinions from here before taking a jump into changing parts.

Opinions...

Little info. 2001 325xi with 175k. As far as i know no suspension parts have been changed by original owner.

Kubica · 12-30-2012, 01:20 PM

Axle but get in there and make sure it's not something dumb like a swaybar link or brake sensor.

Sven330ci · 12-30-2012, 01:22 PM

+1 for axle.

cnoland · 12-30-2012, 01:27 PM

Thanks a lot for the quick responses. Ill take a look later today.

denvermgb · 12-30-2012, 03:33 PM

If your axle/cv is OK, make sure the horizontal bolt on the back sdie of the strut is tight to torque specs. Believe it or not, if this bolt is just a little loose, you will get a clunk from this area.

tcek · 12-31-2012, 01:33 PM

i have clicking on both sides and it is most prominent when it is cold outside, turning the wheel or going over a bump. I am interested in what you find out. keep us posted

12-30-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
cnoland Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	Clicking from left front When i start moving from a dead stop and turn to the left I am getting a click from the left front wheel. Im guessing it is an axle shaft going but would definitely like the opinions from here before taking a jump into changing parts. Opinions... Little info. 2001 325xi with 175k. As far as i know no suspension parts have been changed by original owner.

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12-30-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,902 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Axle but get in there and make sure it's not something dumb like a swaybar link or brake sensor.

12-30-2012, 01:22 PM	#3
Sven330ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Summerfield, Fl Posts: 102 My Ride: 06 330ci View My Garage	+1 for axle.

12-30-2012, 01:27 PM	#4
cnoland Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 5 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	Thanks a lot for the quick responses. Ill take a look later today.

12-30-2012, 03:33 PM	#5
denvermgb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 28 My Ride: 2002 325XIT View My Garage	If your axle/cv is OK, make sure the horizontal bolt on the back sdie of the strut is tight to torque specs. Believe it or not, if this bolt is just a little loose, you will get a clunk from this area.

12-31-2012, 01:33 PM	#6
tcek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: missouri Posts: 143 My Ride: BWM 325Xi - 2004 View My Garage	i have clicking on both sides and it is most prominent when it is cold outside, turning the wheel or going over a bump. I am interested in what you find out. keep us posted