Passenger side steering noise when turning right

NILS SVEIN

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2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
1.8L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
135,000 MILES

My car causes a clunking/rattle noise when the steering wheel is turned most of the way to the right. This does not happen when turning to the left.

What part(s) might be worn out?

Friday, March 27th, 2020 AT 12:28 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

You may have a bad CV shaft on that side. The joint makes noise when under the load of a turn.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Did you have anyone look at it to confirm?

Roy

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Friday, March 27th, 2020 AT 5:04 AM

NILS SVEIN

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No, I haven't had it looked at yet. Just noticed it yesterday. Thanks for the links, I'll run through the symptoms checklist.

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Friday, March 27th, 2020 AT 11:52 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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You are welcome.

Keep us updated.

Roy

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Friday, March 27th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM

NILS SVEIN

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Have inspected with wheel off. Driver side outer tie rod has lots of play, and needs replacing. However, there is also lots of movement in the hub when I move the tire top/bottom and side/side. A lot of the movement is separate from the loose tie rod end, or any other ball joint. The hub also feels gritty when rotated. I had road noise - which I first thought was caused by my winter tires having improper inflation. My research suggests a bad hub, wheel bearing, or both.

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Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 AT 4:27 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good find.

The bearing sounds like the issue.

Roy

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub.

Tightening torque:
88.2 - 107.8 N.M (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.M, 65.0 - 79.5 lb-ft)

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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, and then hold the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

Tightening torque:
78.4 - 98.0 N.M (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.M, 57.8 - 72.3 lb-ft)

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4. Loosen the bolt and then remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

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5. Loosen the screw and the remove the front disc (A).

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6. Loosen the driveshaft nut (A).

Tightening torque:
240.3 - 269.7 N.M (24.5 - 27.5 kgf.M, 177.2 - 198.9 lb-ft)

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CAUTION:
The driveshaft lock nut should be replaced with new ones.
After installation driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut using a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below.
After unfolding the lock nut of caulking slot, loosen the lock nut.

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