clicking sound fronm front

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LOZO8123
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1997 ford explorer xlt awd 104000 v8 5.0 . I JUST STARTED HEARING A CLICKING SOUND IN THE FRONT DRINERS SIDE WHEEL SOME PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME CV JOINTS AND SOME ARE TELLING ME WHEEL BEERINGS (NOT MECANICS). SO I WAS WONDERING DO YOU KNOW? AND IS IT A COSTLY REPAIR?
May 9, 2007 at 9:44 AM
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Do you hear the noise when turning or just going straight, both? Is it following the speed of the truck?
Is it a heavier metallic noise or light tinny sound?
May 9, 2007 at 10:16 AM
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I HEAR THE NOISE BOTH WHEN TURNING AND GOING STRAIT.NO IT IS NOT FOLLOWING THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK. HEAVIER TINNY SOUND.
May 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM
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I would start by check for a loose heat sheild. If you tpa on them or the exhaust you may be able to uncover it.

A cv joint click would be consistent with the rpms of the wheels. It's really tough to say without hearing it.
May 10, 2007 at 10:45 PM
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