1992 Honda Accord Knocking when accelerate and turn at the

Tiny
CADONAHUE
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  • 1992 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 68,000 MILES
Hi there,

I hear a strange knocking noise (like a wooden ship knocking gently on the sea - really.) When I accelerate and turn the steering wheel at the same time. There is no knocking when I am turning the wheel and braking or turning the wheel and 'coasting'. There is also no knocking when I accelerate and do not turn the wheel.

Any idea what this is? It's been happening for about 2 months and I'm dreading taking it in for service.

Thanks, Chris
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 10:01 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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  • 41,814 POSTS
Hi Chris,

Thank you for the donation.

The symptoms described seems to indicate a bad CV joint.

Check the CV joint boots for tear and presence of grease splashed out onto the drive axles behind the front wheels. Since problem has occurred for 2 months, you would most probably need to replace the CV joint. Joints can be replaced separately so there is no necessity to replace both side if only 1 is faulty.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 AT 12:43 PM

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