1) Whenever I make a right turn and step on the gas I feel a series of clicks in my steering wheel. I do not feel the clicks when I‘m coasting through the right turn (not applying the accelerator) or making a left turn (with or without stepping on the gas). I simply cannot locate which side (left or right) the problem resides. The CV boots are in good shape (no broken rubber seal).2) Recently I‘m feeling clicks in the steering wheel when I hit bumps at low speeds. All the bolts on the suspension seem tight but I can‘t find the problem.3) It is a 2003 Chevy Impala LS (3.8L). It was involved in a front-end collision 2 yrs ago and damage was isolated only to the front bumper and radiator (no wheels or suspension systems were hurt). The clicking noises only started a few months ago, and not right after the accident.
If it have been my engine, i could have at the instant got rid of the oil drain plug and filter out, the transmission pan, and the spark plugs--then turn the engine over through hand some cases to get each thing out. Then i could replace the drain plug and fill the entire engine as much as the appropriate with some variety of light oil (i could in all probability use E10 gas, it absorbs water very definitely), turn it over through hand some cases, enable it take a seat for an hour and then drain that. Then i could enable it take a seat for a week. replenish the oil and crank it over (sparks nonetheless out) to blow out something left in there. Reinstall sparks and notice if it starts off. once you run an engine with the sparks in and water in the cylinders, your pistons attempt to compress water--which places lots of rigidity on your connecting rods and rod bearings. some thing failed there--which in all probability explains the knocking. that's completely a threat that your engine's attempt to compress water additionally cracked the block or blew the pinnacle gasket. At a minimum, you are going to could desire to drop the oil pan and examine the connecting rods. i could do a compression try first, to verify in case you're able to desire to pull off the cylinder head.
I agree with Fred C, I have been a mechanic for 17 years and what you have described definitely sounds like the CV Joints, as was mentioned even if there is no damage to the rubber boots there could be mechanical damage inside. You see the CV Joint is like a Universal Joint on the Drive Shaft, first it has a series of bearings that help keep the joint from grinding metal to metal, these bearing are packed with grease. Even if the boots are okay it could be that the grease inside has worn down to the point that it does not lubricate the bearings properly anymore. When that occurs it is best to have them replaced due to the fact that the bearings are now being worn down from constant heat and friction. If this is not taken care of soon you could run the risk of having the CV Joints lock up and causing you to lose control of either you steering or worse total control of the front end. I recently changed over a set of CV Joints for a customer and total parts and labor ran him $265.00 evened to cent.and if you get a decent mechanic it will only take him between 3-4 hours total to complet the job start to finish. if you have any other questions just contact me.
