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Rapid 'clicking' from steering?



Darren S

ClioSport Club Member
Chaps,

I've definitely noticed it more now with it being colder - but the car makes a rapid clicking noise when pulling out of a junction. It does this when turning either left or right, but I'd arguably say it was a bit louder when pulling out to the right.

It stops when the wheels go straight. I did think CV boots, but I'm doubting this as it was only serviced a few weeks back and tbf, it was there before then.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
D.
 
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Chaps,

I've definitely noticed it more now with it being colder - but the car makes a rapid clicking noise when pulling out of a junction. It does this when turning either left or right, but I'd arguably say it was a bit louder when pulling out to the right.

It stops when the wheels go straight. I did think CV boots, but I'm doubting this as it was only serviced a few weeks back and tbf, it was there before then.

Any thoughts?

Cheers,
D.
Driveshaft
 

Darren S

ClioSport Club Member
I thought as much. They are the originals, so I've had a good run on them over 11 years, I guess.

Is it a specialist only job - or could any reputable garage do them? I know that Renault has a recycling program in place for them where you get money back once you hand over the old driveshafts - but they are still pretty expensive.

Cheers,
D.
 
  330i. E30 Touring.
Driveshafts are easy to do tbh.

Half hour's work per side for someone who knows what they're doing.
 
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For future reference Briv6 does that mean new driveshaft or what?!
The driveshaft is what's causing the clicking the noise . People think repair cv boots but it's only short term fix if the cv boot has lost most of the grease . The problem will eventually return . In the early days Renault replaced the boots but found cars coming back so replacing shaft was better .
 

Darren S

ClioSport Club Member
Cheers guys. Looks like I'll be getting a cost for those after Christmas!

No messing around doing just one side - the drivers side is definitely noisier. Get both done at the same time.
 

Darren S

ClioSport Club Member
I'm assuming that driveshafts are a Renault only part? I've been reading a few comments about different specs of shaft. Can they tie-it in correctly with your reg number?

Cheers,
D.
 

Craig

ClioSport Club Member
  4 wheels
I'm sure it's a Renault only part mate mines been knackered for ages and is a fooking annoying clicking lol.
 
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I bought one recently from Renault exchanging my old one . I was surprised to see "made in Germany" plastered over it
 


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