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2003 Century Ticking noise from 5-40mph F.R. side


socaliman78
03-13-2004, 10:12 AM
I have a ticking/clicking noise coming from the front, right-hand side of a 2003 Buick Century. Thought it was a panel flapping @ first but it happens @ about 5mph on up, and @ that speed there isn't enough wind rush to move/flap the panels underneath. Additionally, the clicking seems to become more rapid as I progress in speed, which leads me to believe it has something to do with the front, right wheel. Also took it to the dealer service dept. and they said nothing was wrong, they're smoking something because the noise is undeniable. Any help/advice in this matter would be greatly appreciated!

rhvcjack
03-20-2004, 08:10 PM
You've probably already eliminated this as a cause, but is a stone or nail stuck in the tire tread? If so, this is a simple fix.

northwichita
07-08-2004, 07:45 PM
I had a clicking similiar to yours, assumed that is was wheel bearing going out, only no noise at speed more the 50 mph. My clicking vanished when I rotated the tires front and back. Maybe something was stuck in the rotors, that I missed seeing when I rotated the tires. Always nice when the some simple thing answers a problem.

maximagirl420
07-11-2004, 10:08 AM
CV joints click, but they are usually most noticeable when cornering in a parking lot, or at any slow speed. That's easy to check. Look at the back of the wheel where it connects to the axle. That accordian-like rubber boot is the CV joint. If you see a lot of grease in your wheel well or over the back of your tire; or see any cracks or tears in the boot itself, it's shot. And just to let you know, it is far easier and cheaper to replace the whole axle then to let them talk you into just a new CV joint. And I would never reccomend letting a shop do a "repack" or "regrease". Thats just more money spent on labor, as they have to remove the whole axle to get to just the CV joint anyway. And chances are by the time you hear the CV is shot the bearings will be scored, and a scored bearing is useless.

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