Clicking and popping when turning right?

Tiny
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Clicking and popping on drivers side front wheel while turning right.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 10:46 AM

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Tiny
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Already changed CV axle.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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Is the noise loud enough to record and upload for me to hear? Also, have you properly torqued the axle nut? (See torque specifications below). Any issues with the ball joints or other steering components?

Keep in mind, it could be the hub bearing itself that is failing. When you turn right, you are adding extra weight to the left. If that is what you hear, it isn't uncommon for the bearing itself to make that kind of noise.

Lift that wheel off the ground and check for up - down, left - right, in -out play in the wheel.

Let me know what you find,

Joe

See pic below.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 AT 6:58 PM
Tiny
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I did locate the problem, apparently my rim had cracked at some point.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 12:12 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Wow! That doesn't happen too often. I'm glad you found it. That could have caused some serious problems.

Regardless, thanks for the update and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care,

Joe
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 7:39 PM
Tiny
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You're telling me, anyone I've spoken to has been in utter shock when I tell them or show them the picture. Didn't hit anything and to my knowledge nothing hit it, but it's busted pretty good. Waiting for Honda to finally ship me out a new one.
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024 AT 9:26 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

In 40 years, I've never seen one crack like that. That certainly was dangerous.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 AT 6:04 PM

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