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CV Joints and set up of wheels(?)


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I have recently started to have a distant 'Clonk' When turning full lock to the left and think it might be the offside (Drivers) CV Joint getting worn and in need of replacement. This is not a big issue in its self as I know they wear and need to be replaced occasionally. I have had certain suspension bushes replaced around a year ago but forget which ones as my local MOT guy did it for me, along with fitting a set of Meyle HD   drop-link bars I purchased to fit too. I have also noticed though and it seems a recent development but I cannot be 100% sure on this, that on full lock to the right, particularly when reversing, the front right wheel scrapes the inner plastic wheel arch!

 

I subsequently set the wheels in a straight line and viewed both left and right of the vehicle and it appears that the right hand side wheel is further back then the left hand side one... As the car drives straight and I have had no known impact to the vehicle, this seems a bit odd. The left wheel is kind of central in the wheel arch, the right is closer to the back of the arch and its this that makes the wheel scrape, on full lock! I have never heard of this happening due to worn CV Joints, although I am only guessing the 'Clonk' IS a CV at this time but has anyone had experience of this as well? If so, do you know what the issue is? 

 

As I mentioned, it seems more noticeable when reversing but I won't rule out it rubbing going forward too and to be frank, I would have thought any worn component would have made it more likely to rub going forward, due to the worn component 'Pulling back' Under the inertia and force of the road resistance. One could also argue though, that the forces generated by the driveshafts to turn the wheels might 'Pull' the wheels forward a little, preventing the rubbing action!

 

I did have replacement tyres up front and the tracking set by a reputable specialist, since the bushes were replaced and no one has mentioned the wheel position, although it does take a good look to notice it.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

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To follow up, it would seem, according to my local MOT testing guy, my wishbone is bent, despite driving straight. Got a replacement ordered along with (Potentially) Needing to replace the driveshaft. Hope its gonna drive and get done tomorrow...

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