Why am i hearing a clicking noise or similar sound when steering wheel turned all the way and under 5 mph

[Gary DuBois]

Update as of 6/9/25 my dad said that clicking noise is normal and nothing to be worryied about and my dome light issue for at the moment i will leave it how it is.

 

[Blmpkn]

12k is gonna be high. Someone in the other thread said that KBB and NADA values are between 6 and 8 thousand.. so that's realistically all you should hope to get out of it.


Covids over.. thusly used vehicle prices have sank like a rock. Thankfully.

 

[Curious Hound]

I forget. Is your truck 4x4? If so, check CV joints on front axles.

 

[Gary DuBois]

I forget. Is your truck 4x4? If so, check CV joints on front axles.

My Ranger has 4wd and how much does it cost to fix CV joints on the front axles.

 

[Blmpkn]

My Ranger has 4wd and how much does it cost to fix CV joints on the front axles.

According to Google shopping, you can get a CV for 75 bucks or so.. and a shop would likely charge at least 2 hours to replace.. so I'd say 300$ minimum.

 

[Curious Hound]

Before assuming the worst, do some investigation on your own.

Chock the rear wheels so the truck won't move. Jack the front wheels off the ground and spin the wheels and try to find where the clicking is coming from. Turn the steering wheel all the way in both directions to help narrow down the problem. You can also inspect the CV joint boots. I would recommend using jackstands under the frame as a safety measure. Often, the rubber boot around the CV joint tears. This allows the grease to get flung out and water and dirt enter. That deteriorates the CV joint. Removing the wheel will make it easier to inspect.

 

[djfllmn]

Before assuming the worst, do some investigation on your own.

Chock the rear wheels so the truck won't move. Jack the front wheels off the ground and spin the wheels and try to find where the clicking is coming from. Turn the steering wheel all the way in both directions to help narrow down the problem. You can also inspect the CV joint boots. I would recommend using jackstands under the frame as a safety measure. Often, the rubber boot around the CV joint tears. This allows the grease to get flung out and water and dirt enter. That deteriorates the CV joint. Removing the wheel will make it easier to inspect.

x2. This is one of the more common causes of a front clicking noise. Unless someone put pebbles under the center caps

 

[SenorNoob]

Pebbles under the center caps is cruel joke. Almost as bad as fish in the hubcaps.

 

[Terrys87]

I had a similar issue and it was my dust shields. Why it went away at faster speeds I dont know. Check your clearnces on them and see how close they are.