2002 Toyota Camry Cracking When Turning

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
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MARCHMADNESS
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2002 Toyota Camry 51500 kilometers. When i take a turn or stop and turn the wheel my car makes a very loud cracking sound and continues while i accelerate, nothing happens while i drive straight. The loud cracking comes from the front left tire and i am not sure what it is and I would appreciate any advice you could give.
Mar 26, 2006 at 1:01 PM
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LOSONE
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I am losone the new Toyota moderator.

The loud cracking sound as you describe is more than likely a CV joint failure. It is not safe to drive the car so have a mechanic check the LF out side CV.

In all probability the boot cracked letting all the grease out and ruining the joint. I know when my joints run out of lube, I crack all over! Good Luck
Mar 29, 2006 at 6:03 AM

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Have a mechanic inspect the left-front outer CV joint before further driving. A cracked boot likely let the grease out and ruined the joint; replace the failed CV joint or axle as needed.

Conversation Summary

A 2002 Toyota Camry with about 51,500 km makes a loud cracking noise from the front left when turning or accelerating out of a turn, but not when driving straight. The expert said this is most likely a failed left-front outer CV joint, often after a torn boot loses grease, and advised not driving until a mechanic checks it.

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