Front end metal to metal sound... CV shaft?

painemann · **Joined:** Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:02 pm **Posts:** 607

Well I consider my self mechanically inclined and able to fix most issues I have with my vehicles but I am having trouble finding the issue with my CRD. I have been hearing a metal to metal kind of rattle, I thought it was the worn out rotor rust ring rubbing on the dust shield or the caliper bracket. I replaced all the brakes and the noise is still there, the brakes needed replacing anyway so that's ok.
Now this noise is most apparent when the jeep is nice and warm and after a higher speed (55+mph) drive for a few miles and can be heard the best when next to a construction wall on the highway. after driving and warming things up the noise can be heard down to speeds of about 20mph but stops when you go slower. Its not the crazy CRD motor, I threw it in neutral and shut the engine down and the noise was still there so that's a plus!
The only thing I can think of is maybe a CV joint/shaft, the next step I am considering is just removing the CV shaft and driving to slowly rule out parts. CV joint removal is not the most fun thing to do so I figured I would as here first and maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I would get a youtube of the sound but I don't think its loud enough for my phone to pick it up.

Thanks for any help in advance, if it wasn't for this forum I would have sold or drove this jeep off a cliff a long time ago!!!!

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:38 pm

I assume you have checked the rear boot on the front driveshaft?
If not check that to make sure the boot is OK
Pulling the CV is not a big deal, fairly easy.
It could be the intermediate shaft and CV rusted up and rubbing together
mine you could hear from about 15-30 real well when running against a wall etc
Report back with what you find and then we'll help you find the best replacements :wink:

Front end metal to metal sound... CV shaft?

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