Hi all.
Searched for this but could not find something that matches my situation. 2013 Mazda 3 GT Sport 2.5L. Changed the front strut assembly with Monroe Quick Struts due to passenger strut leak...comes as full assembly to swap out. That was in June of this year.
About 3 weeks ago, noticed a clicking in my steering when cranking steering to back out of driveway and onto road. So, so additional testing:
I mentioned the struts because others have mentioned strut bearings being the issue, but with these being fairly new struts, is that a possibility?
I checked for CV boot leak and did not notice anything, but I suppose a leak is not needed to have faulty CV joint.
Appreciate any advice or guidance anyone may have. Still have extended warranty on powertrain, but suspect this is either steering or suspension related, so if it is something I can do myself, it would be preferable.
Thanks in advance.
Searched for this but could not find something that matches my situation. 2013 Mazda 3 GT Sport 2.5L. Changed the front strut assembly with Monroe Quick Struts due to passenger strut leak...comes as full assembly to swap out. That was in June of this year.
About 3 weeks ago, noticed a clicking in my steering when cranking steering to back out of driveway and onto road. So, so additional testing:
- Short turning throws don't seem to produce clicking. Only when cranking the steering wheel more than 50% (estimate) of way, either left or right.
- it will click 4 or 5 times before I hit max turn of the steering, left or right.
- Will click when rotating the steering to turn, and also when rotating the steering to return to center.
- Will do it when driving slow and cranking more than 50% or when in park.
- Feel it very slightly in the steering wheel.
- No clicking when driving straight or even turning left or right at insection where roads meet at 90 degrees.
I mentioned the struts because others have mentioned strut bearings being the issue, but with these being fairly new struts, is that a possibility?
I checked for CV boot leak and did not notice anything, but I suppose a leak is not needed to have faulty CV joint.
Appreciate any advice or guidance anyone may have. Still have extended warranty on powertrain, but suspect this is either steering or suspension related, so if it is something I can do myself, it would be preferable.
Thanks in advance.