Wobble and clunking.

e20alx · 21st January 2015, 11:37

I've noticed a little twitch in the steering lately on my 1999 75 2.0 V6 auto.
It's accompanied by click click click sound which appears to be coming from the offside front. The sound and twitch is worse when turning left or right.
I've tried moving both front wheels with the handbrake off and the drive in neutral and drive. There doesn't seem to be any worn bushes causing the problem.
I've jacked it up on both sides one at a time and the wheel bearings seem quiet enough.
I tried moving the wheels individually as it was jacked up and in park. There was a surprising amount of movement and a clicking when moving the wheels forwards and backwards.
I am assuming a CV joint is worn (or both).
Can anyone give me some pointers to any other testing I can do to confirm the fault?

First_damned · 21st January 2015, 11:43

Yes I would say CV joint. Grab the drive shaft see if you can get it to make the noise your hearing.

Edit..I had the same on a previous car, it was the cv joint

e20alx · 21st January 2015, 12:39

Thanks for the quick replies. I think I'll replace the CV joint to start with.
Is this one ok for 2.0kv6?
And how tricky are they to fit?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140893871339

steve811 · 21st January 2015, 17:22

I have used the JR joints with no problems. I also wrote the how to!

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=119333

21st January 2015, 11:37	#1
e20alx Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Winsford Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Wobble and clunking. I've noticed a little twitch in the steering lately on my 1999 75 2.0 V6 auto. It's accompanied by click click click sound which appears to be coming from the offside front. The sound and twitch is worse when turning left or right. I've tried moving both front wheels with the handbrake off and the drive in neutral and drive. There doesn't seem to be any worn bushes causing the problem. I've jacked it up on both sides one at a time and the wheel bearings seem quiet enough. I tried moving the wheels individually as it was jacked up and in park. There was a surprising amount of movement and a clicking when moving the wheels forwards and backwards. I am assuming a CV joint is worn (or both). Can anyone give me some pointers to any other testing I can do to confirm the fault?

21st January 2015, 11:43	#2
First_damned Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,272 Thanks: 267 Thanked 100 Times in 93 Posts	Yes I would say CV joint. Grab the drive shaft see if you can get it to make the noise your hearing. Edit..I had the same on a previous car, it was the cv joint Last edited by First_damned; 21st January 2015 at 17:33..

21st January 2015, 12:39	#3
e20alx Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Winsford Posts: 156 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for the quick replies. I think I'll replace the CV joint to start with. Is this one ok for 2.0kv6? And how tricky are they to fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140893871339

21st January 2015, 17:22	#4
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	I have used the JR joints with no problems. I also wrote the how to! http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=119333