Clicking coming from front wheels (I think) when I turn

[nastang87xx]

Had the exact same thing and was convinced it was something BAD. Turned out to be the part number tag on the driveshaft whipping around in the tunnel under the car!

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[nastang87xx]

It could be a loose sway bar or strut to spindle bolt too. Get out the torque wrench and see if things are cranked down.

 

[nhgaudreau]

It could be a loose sway bar or strut to spindle bolt too. Get out the torque wrench and see if things are cranked down.

Problem is, I don't know the torque specs for anything other than lugs. Where do you get that info?

 

[Falconetti]

At this point look for something loose. Incorrect torque can be addressed later

 

[Epiphany]

Factory service manual. Available from Helm.

 

[Falconetti]

Maybe someone strapped a zip tie to the driveshaft of something else. Old school prank right there

 

[nastang87xx]

Problem is, I don't know the torque specs for anything other than lugs. Where do you get that info?

yeah there are service manuals floating around the web. A good google search should get you something. For now, gutentight. Sway bar bolts are hard to over torque because they're angled so funny but if I remember, it's like 80lb ft or something on the end links. Just given em a good zork and if they "feel good", they're probably fine.

 

[fpa1974]

Strut to spindle 184 ft/lbs

 

[nhgaudreau]

UPDATE: Dealership replaced the front wheel hubs and the clicking is still there when I turn. Does anyone know what this is yet?? So frustrating.

 

[Trackaholic]

I have a similar sound. I've torqued the lugs which can affect it slightly, but it is always there.

I have not changed hubs yet, but based on your situation it sounds like that might not be the only cause.

I have had people tell me that the brakes can make this type of noise, due to the rotor rattling around on the pins. Not sure how true that is, but I am likely to get new rotors soon, so if that changes things I'll make a post about it.

I'm pretty used to the noise now.

-T

 

[M5944]

Its very annoying but I can't stand taking it to the ford dealer. Somehow they will find a way to make it worse.

 

[nhgaudreau]

I have a similar sound. I've torqued the lugs which can affect it slightly, but it is always there.

I have not changed hubs yet, but based on your situation it sounds like that might not be the only cause.

I have had people tell me that the brakes can make this type of noise, due to the rotor rattling around on the pins. Not sure how true that is, but I am likely to get new rotors soon, so if that changes things I'll make a post about it.

I'm pretty used to the noise now.

-T

Yes, please keep me updated. Thanks!

Its very annoying but I can't stand taking it to the ford dealer. Somehow they will find a way to make it worse.

Haha, true, but there is a Ford Dealer nearby with a decent reputation, believe it or not.

 

[Colleton]

UPDATE: Dealership replaced the front wheel hubs and the clicking is still there when I turn. Does anyone know what this is yet?? So frustrating.

Wasn't there a consensus some time ago that the wheel clicking noise is caused by the pins connecting the rotor to the hub, and it was nothing to worry about?

 

[Donkey]

yeah there are service manuals floating around the web. A good google search should get you something. For now, gutentight. Sway bar bolts are hard to over torque because they're angled so funny but if I remember, it's like 80lb ft or something on the end links. Just given em a good zork and if they "feel good", they're probably fine.

That's my philosophy.. even have the shirt.

 

[Donkey]

Wasn't there a consensus some time ago that the wheel clicking noise is caused by the pins connecting the rotor to the hub, and it was nothing to worry about?

That's the noise you here when they are cooling or just coming off the track etc.

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