wheel noise

1997 HONDA ACCORD
210,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TMGOLF318
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I have a 97 honda accord V6. I'm having a noise from my front wheels when turning left or right. It doesn't happen all the time but I've noticed that if I am, for example, at a stop sign, I turn right and accelerate and the noise happens more frequently. From what research I've done, the noise is typically associated with a bad CV joint. However, I replaced those about 6 months ago. I checked the boots and they seem okay.
Jan 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Crocking noise during acceleration when making turns do indicate CV joint faults. Were the joints replaced OEM?

I would not discount the possibility of bad CV joints due to inferior quality used or lubrication was not sufficienly packed.
Jan 28, 2011 at 5:49 AM
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TMGOLF318
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No they were ordered from Napa. My dad and I have used them for parts since forever and have never had an issue with quality which is why I was leaning towards it being something else. I was thinking their might be a clearance issue causing the noise. Either way I hate that this has happened only after 5-6 months.
Jan 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the noise continously crocking or singular knocking?

Jan 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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TMGOLF318
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It continues but is sporadic in timing and doesn't always happen. A rule of thumb to go by is it is louder and more dominant on a sharper turn. It doesn't happen in changing lanes or on curves in the road. It only happens at "90 degree" turn.
Jan 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Symptoms indiates the CV joints are bad.
Jan 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM
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