What's that noise?

[kevyrev]

To be more specific I have a horrid noise coming from the front drivers side wheel. Strangely only makes noise as I turn the wheel. No noise when going straight. I was thinking wheel bearing but the sound only when turning makes me think otherwise, like cv joint, axle stuff, obviously Im lost when I go past the wheel and brake rotor. Help me guys! Sounds like.... popping,cracking, rattling, oh now I sound like an old lady at the car shop! Hopefully the fact that it only makes the noise as wheel is turning maybe you guys are already knowing what I need to look for.

[dalebwilson]

CV joint. You can buy the complete axle shaft at your local auto parts for around $60. The Haynes manual has the entire procedure to replace. I do both sides....one at a time.

[kevyrev]

I got under and took a look and my cv boots are ripped wide open. Thanks dalebwilson for responding so fast. Just wondering should I even move this car at all until I replace or will it be okay since I'm going to replace axle halves? I was thinking just moving it in the yard. I will need to move it to a level spot before I put it on jack stands.

[dalebwilson]

You're welcome. It will be fine to move. After you safely have it on jack stands and off the ground, grab the front tires at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and rock back and forth. If you have looseness or movement, your wheel bearings will need replaced as well. These are also prone to failure.