Rapid 'clicking' from steering?

[Darren S]

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.

 

[Briv6]

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

 

[VR46-G@Z]

For future reference Briv6 does that mean new driveshaft or what?!

 

[Darren S]

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.

 

[Budgie]

Driveshafts are easy to do tbh.

Half hour's work per side for someone who knows what they're doing.

 

[Briv6]

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]

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.

 

[VR46-G@Z]

Cheers Briv6 interesting to know:up:

 

[Darren S]

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]

I'm sure it's a Renault only part mate mines been knackered for ages and is a fooking annoying clicking lol.

 

[Briv6]

I bought one recently from Renault exchanging my old one . I was surprised to see "made in Germany" plastered over it

 

[Darren S]

It was the driveshafts - got them replaced and the clicking went away.

Saw the spline section of the shafts themselves - definitely past their best!