Raverover Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Morning chaps, I got in the car this morning (2002 TD5) and started driving and soon after I hear a periodic smacking/clunking sound as if something attached to the wheel was hitting the underside of the car. the sound then suddenly stopped and the car then violently drifted to the right and then felt as if the front right tire was flat, so I pulled over and saw the tire was absolutely fine. I started driving again slowly and there was low grinding noise coming from somewhere in the drive train when in gear and coasting in neutral. My guess is the front right half shaft or wheel bearings have gone? On Monday I'm borrowing a mates lift so I'll be able to spin the wheels to try and find out where the sound is coming from. Any insight in the meanwhile is much is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 CV joint/wheel bearings/swivel pin failure, all could have an effect like you mentioned. Probably not a half shaft or you'd have lost drive all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 If the noise changes when you ride the brake when moving , it's probably the wheel bearing , but as Mav says could also be breaking up CV too cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Can I ask why you drove it again after it had lurched to one side ? 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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