2026-07-09 · 4 min read
Clicking noise when turning? Your CV joint may be worn
A rhythmic clicking or knocking when you turn — especially at low speed — often means a worn CV joint (drive shaft). Here's how to tell before it fails completely.
The CV (constant velocity) joints sit at the ends of the drive shafts and let power reach the wheels while they steer and move up and down. A worn CV joint is one of the most recognisable car noises: a rhythmic clicking or knocking that gets louder when you turn. Here's how to catch it early.
Signs of a worn CV joint
A clicking or knocking noise when turning, especially in tight, low-speed turns.
A clunk when moving off or when shifting between drive and reverse.
Vibration through the car that increases with speed.
Grease splattered on the inside of the wheel or wheel arch — a sign the boot has torn.
The rubber boot is the key
Each CV joint is protected by a rubber boot filled with grease. If the boot cracks or tears, grease escapes and dirt and water get in — the joint then wears out fast. Catching a split boot early (and replacing just the boot and grease) is far cheaper than replacing the whole drive shaft later.
Drive shaft check in Sri Damansara
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