CV Joint or differential?

Chupacabra · 01-06-2010, 10:34 AM

i have been noticing some weird sound/feel on the car lately.

it is felt, when:

a) in the morning I back out of the drive way, then turn the wheel to the right full lock, and begin moving forward, and i hear and feel like a crackling sound, as in a teeth on a gear are skipping.

b) as I am getting to work, 30 min. drive so car is warmed up, I do a big left hand turn, full lock, slow speed 2-5mph and the noise and feel is there again.

The car has 11.8k miles on it. "well" taken cared off.

so.... under case scenario a) I always thought it might be the differential engaging, because of going in reverse then forward.

but under scenario b) i am thinking its the CV joint.

Anyone feel this?

01-06-2010, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 201	CV Joint or differential? i have been noticing some weird sound/feel on the car lately. it is felt, when: a) in the morning I back out of the drive way, then turn the wheel to the right full lock, and begin moving forward, and i hear and feel like a crackling sound, as in a teeth on a gear are skipping. b) as I am getting to work, 30 min. drive so car is warmed up, I do a big left hand turn, full lock, slow speed 2-5mph and the noise and feel is there again. The car has 11.8k miles on it. "well" taken cared off. so.... under case scenario a) I always thought it might be the differential engaging, because of going in reverse then forward. but under scenario b) i am thinking its the CV joint. Anyone feel this? __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?