I've got a clicking noise coming from the driver's front that I hear when ever I am turning the wheels and moving. (i.e. making a u-turn or pulling out of a parking space.) Could it be worn out Tie Rod Ends? If so, has anyone had any experience replacing them themselves? Any help would be appreciated.

 

I have the same issue in my explorer, the ball joint on the tie rod is gone, it creaks whenever I steer hard. I'd imagine the process is about the same on the disco, unbolt it from the hub, unscrew it from the tie rod, screw the new end in, bolt it into the wheel.

 

That's what I figured, sounds doable. Thanks for the info.

 

Note I'm assuming it's the same on rovers, that's the process for my explorer, nonetheless how hard could it be, you don't even have to jack the car as far as my experience goes...

 

Your message is confusing. First of all, it is not tie rod noise or the steering stabliizer or bushings in general. Yes if the steering stabilizer is shot replace it, what were the other things you were wanting to buy?
Most likely, you have a CV joint failing or a bad U-Joint. What year and model is your truck, how many miles on it?
Mike

 

Sorry Mike, I re-read my posting and you're right, it was confusing. I edited and re-posted. Anyway, I had just noticed that the tie rod ends were pretty worn and wasn't sure if that could be the cause of the clicking. I was really hoping not to hear that it could be a failing ball joint, but I had my suspicions about that. It's a 97 Disco with about 200,000 miles.

 

I am more familiar with Porsches. This sound you are hearing is most likely your CV joint. P-cars use a very similar joint in the rear. Lot of little noises when worn.
Have fun,
discomech in N.M.

 

It has been said that most of the time what all else fails go with what your gut is telling you. It does sound like your going to have to replace your joints my good man, but be not alarmed, because I do have some good news for you, I last year replaced mine, not because it was needed but because I wanted to make sure that they were replaced due to the amount of miles, and when I had changed them I did find that they could have lasted a while longer, however doing the job wasn’t as bad as I though it would be, there was a little difference from what I was normally use to, but to be honest it wasn’t any harder then a normal 4x4 that I have worked on in the past.

Buying the parts was easy and didn’t cost as much as I thought it would, and as for how long it took me, well lets just say the drivers side took me around 5 hours to complete, as for the other side, less then 2 hours, and that was because I pretty much learned everything on the first side. I also after I had completed the job, took my Rover in to have the front end realigned just as a percussion, even though I made sure that I returned everything back to what it was.

Now someone might disagree with me, but I found out it was a whole lot cheaper to buy the whole axle assembly rather then just the cv joint on its own, and yes it was a little more work for me, but in the long run it worked out a bit better for me, because I saved myself some money. I then took the old one and since then have rebuilt it, and now I have a spare, so if it ever happens again I can save myself a whole lot more. But this might not be for you, but I would go this way if it is possible.

 

hello, how did you fixed this? I’m having the same exact issue. The clicking sound is coming from the front driver side. I replaced the front cv joints but still having the same issues. Please, help.

 

Hi there,
I'm having the exact same issue with my 2009 range rover sport. Did you figure out what it was?
Thanks. Rae