2003 Hyundai Elantra Making *Clinking* sound, like somethin

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RAM0889
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There is a *Clinking* sound under my car.
The clutch, brakes, acceleration, turning, and handling are all feeling good.

It sounds like something is loose and is just hitting against something else. It started a couple weeks ago and it's been getting worse. It's in front of the car, under the stereo area (sounds like).
It only happens when; turning WHILE accelerating from 1-2-3 gear.
It also sounds while on a bumpy road.

I took it in for a Look At.
And the Mechanic said that it's the AXLE SHAFT. That doesn't sound quit Right to me.

Isn't the Axle Shaft IN the TIRE??? The sound is coming ONLY while the car is Shaking (i.e Turning while Accelerating and on a Bumpy Road.)

Would the Axle Shaft Be The Problem?
Mar 10, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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DAVE H
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the noise is from the CV joint which is attaced to the axle shaft .. it's worn and needs replacing
Mar 15, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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