Car or truck wheel is making a thumping noise. Quickly diagnose suspension or tie rod trouble.

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Are you hearing a thumping noise from your car or truck wheel? You can quickly figure out what is causing the noise if you watch this video! Andy shows you how to focus in on a front wheel noise to find out where it's coming from, and what's causing it! This time, the clunky thumping is coming from a loose tie rod. Tie rods have joints that can get loose as they wear out. Loose joints have play, which allows the front wheels to wander or wobble, and the metal parts of the loose joints will clunk when they move. This video shows you how to easily find and fix your thumping problem!
Chapters!
0:00 Car or truck wheel is making a thumping noise. Quickly diagnose suspension or tie rod trouble.
0:25 Zeroing in on the location the noise is coming from
2:03 Inspecting the inner and outer tie rods
4:32 Typical steering rack tie rod replacement procedure
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• Inner Tie Rod Removal Tool 1aau.to/oU/1AXAA00062
• Tie Rod Puller
• Adjustable Wrench
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@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@yamz7123 2 жыл бұрын

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@A.C.71 2 жыл бұрын

When I go over a hill (one you can almost catch air going 60 mph) I hear a clunk on the drivers front as the truck (2005 f150 4x4) crests the hill. I had upper control arms, 4x4 actuator replaced by a mechanic before this.

@mississippibackwoods2272 2 жыл бұрын

Can i put a door from 2013 nissan sentra sv on to a 2017 nissan sentra sv??

@chelvyn 2 жыл бұрын

What brand is the Torque Wrench? ...and part number may be?

@duffy180788 6 ай бұрын

I rarely comment, but this absolutely deserves a great comment. Thank you for the clear explanation and camera view. You build the confidence for me people like me who is a complete novice to challenge this work in a DIY situation.

@wlit 2 жыл бұрын

The camera person did a great job on filming this video. Good lighting, great sharpness, and zoom close enough for the details.

@dj-kq4fz 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Andy uses the TLAR (that looks about right) method that most of us non-pros have been using because of the lack of specialized tools in the tool box. Thanks guys! Dave J

@davidrobins4025 2 жыл бұрын

A good clear explanation with demonstration on how to replace both inner and outer tie rod ends. Thank you.

@pedrog5846 2 жыл бұрын

Man that camera shot in the beginning is a great idea! It makes it easier for people with not much technical knowledge understand.

@drillnauticus 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so clear and full of great tips that they make me feel super confident to tackle the problem myself.

@guardianofprecision6746 5 ай бұрын

This is really cool. I've had what I would describe as a knocking sound for the last 2 years in my car and no one could tell me what it was. I'm so glad I found this video because I just noticed a few days ago that my tire moves exactly how his did in the start of the video. I'm super excited it's not something way worse. The best person to fix things is yourself. So glad I found this video!!! I replaced my cv joint hoping that was it and it didn't go away. Now I'm fairly confident it's the tire rod end

@kaosbboi 2 жыл бұрын

I like when this guy demonstrates, he's def. my favorite of the team

@daviderhahon 2 жыл бұрын

Andy's gotten very much better at it. Sue is my favourite. Frankly, though, they are all great at it. (Sue, Len and Andy).

@angelsantiago2305 2 жыл бұрын

I like your tutorial videos because not everyone has the tools for everything and you have to manage very well👍

@Mineratron 7 ай бұрын

Watched a few of these, they’ve been great. Also got this to do on my Edge Sport. Intermittent clack coming from front going over sharp humps. Jacked it, checked it, inner tie rod.

@donaldrichardson9545 Жыл бұрын

Dude the production value of these videos is super impressive. Oh and they're helpful too

@daviderhahon 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one, Andy. Thanks. Clear and precise.

@francenastewart8645 2 жыл бұрын

Great video just in time for me. I feel blessed to have run across this video today.

@fifteen8 2 ай бұрын

Great, thorough tutorial. Thanks. Don't forget the locking pin on the inner tie rod. It goes thru a little hole on the nut. We saw it break off the old one when he took it off.

@ivanoxx 2 ай бұрын

problem is this is not really a diagnose because it is OBVIOUSLY knocking and easy to spot, problem starts when everything feels and looks tight but car is thumping , then real Diagnose starts

@Sohail.Ahmad_Canada 6 ай бұрын

Thread count was some thing new to me. Good job.

@ivanvazquez7465 Жыл бұрын

Gold material here. Thanks for the great video!

@ramanpreciado2241 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting timing my mechanic told me I needed new tie rods almost two weeks ago. We're now planning to get them replaced. Definitely been hearing thumping noise.

@roccozarcone4393 Жыл бұрын

Rocco from the Bronx very good video. Excellent well done great job like the way you explain things to the tea.

@Mike-px8rc 10 ай бұрын

Great Video...nice and smooth. Hope all is good.

@apmorales7187 2 жыл бұрын

Good job were soy nuevo en tu canal que Dios Los bendiga y tu Familia

@loneface Күн бұрын

Made it look far too enough sir you’re a legend 💪

@terryobrien308 3 ай бұрын

Great job explaining this repair

@coburn_karma 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial.

@XZaapryca 2 жыл бұрын

Your vids are the best. Now, if only I had a shop with a lift......

@siruptown3880 Жыл бұрын

Great video, so detailed. Thanks!

@ellingtonsk 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I get a popping noise when turning either way. My wheel also shakes from side to side which suggest inner & outer tie rod on both sides. But the noise sounds like it is coming from my rack. My guess I need to change out the Rack & pinion. I've changed out the upper ball joints.

@spelunkerd 2 жыл бұрын

Always nice to see another example of a clearly bad part.

@ifell3 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep them coming!!

@GoCubsSoxSuck123 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos as usual! Thanks!

@edmundwoo2047 Жыл бұрын

Great info and demo!

@osag.s.a6340 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job you are a legend

@Nifares1971 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and well explained, where did you get your Torque Wrench? And for how much?

@greg1629 Жыл бұрын

Goto Harbor Freight for these. They are around $40 and last a long time. I've had mine for about 8 years.

@RealTerrible Жыл бұрын

Protip for the boot if it's too tight or hard to get on. Fold it around the edge and unfold it onto the rack before ziptying. Make sure it's seated correctly first of course.

@tabriz.azerbaijan-turk6056 Ай бұрын

Great teacher. Thank you very much!

@enriquelopez9124 6 ай бұрын

Awesome information & tutorial 😊😊😊😊😊

@xx_sm1l3ym3rk_xx7 Жыл бұрын

Great help Oct 16, 2022 and I saw mine is torn so I'm using this video for help guide

@Shellshock361 7 ай бұрын

Perfect video. Thanks!

@wlengel8317 2 жыл бұрын

Do you guys have any videos about panel removal/repair/replacement curious and thankfully don’t need to fix and panels atm but would like a video example

@Leoenalgunlugar 8 ай бұрын

Just what I needed, thanks!

@incognito-yj4gu 9 ай бұрын

All I need is a lift in my driveway.

@jacksmith2315 2 жыл бұрын

I have that same torque wrench. Its good but i hate that it doesnt reverse. Especially since a lot of lug nuts these days are those crappy 2 piece ones that swell so it can be a PITA to get the sockets off sometimes

@djtunecooficial4962 2 жыл бұрын

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@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827 2 жыл бұрын

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@augustinoberut4261 Жыл бұрын

This is a great resource.

@TheRealAaronWitchey Жыл бұрын

On some cars there is a locking washer that prevents the inner tie rod from coming loose. Either way, I would still use lock tite.

@chrisogilvie2185 4 ай бұрын

Loves these videos! Great job. Saving us money out here

@1AAuto 4 ай бұрын

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@MePeterNicholls 11 ай бұрын

I used to cycle, racing bike. When the bearings in the headset of the handlebars got worn you can feel a kicking and bumping - the feeling through the steering from tie rod ball joint wear feels almost the same to me.

@harringtoncastillo9625 2 жыл бұрын

I alway appreciate you guys doing this for us DIY people lol. I have a question. I drive a Chevy cobalt 2008 and Its a really good car but lately everything time I break my Steering wheel start to shake viciously. I had the rotator changed a couple months ago. I'm still feeling that vibration. Any Idea what it can be?

@jacksmith2315 2 жыл бұрын

Could be the control arm bushings.

@joebuba7186 2 жыл бұрын

Wheel bearings , or stabilizer rods, probably wheel bearings Cheap fix your self use thick grease. Oh yes replace them if it is it. Do check ball joints too.

@greg1629 Жыл бұрын

I'd say either one of your calipers are going bad or wheel bearings. Make sure you replace both sides even if one side is bad.

@jovitosolamin268 8 ай бұрын

Good job buddy , it’s good information 💕🇵🇭🇺🇸

@oghenetegaisrael2889 Жыл бұрын

Great job 👏

@CENTAUR559 4 ай бұрын

How do you narrow it down from tie rod vs wheel bearing?

@waterislife.9204 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@chrismcdonald6481 Жыл бұрын

Had the same problem with lower control arm . Also replaced front hub bearing assemblies and a non working caliper. Eo much quieter with new bearings. Don't need yo 6urn stereo to 25 to drown out noise. Love your videos. Changing window regulators next.

@lloydferguson400 Ай бұрын

Great videos

@michaelpaterson8086 5 ай бұрын

Andy, Great video Bro 😉. Is it safe to drive with a worn outer tie rod ball joint (up and down movement in the ball joint) and growling wheel bearing on the same side wheel until I can afford to get them replaced? Thanks, Mike

@jamesmuller4886 Жыл бұрын

This should be idea for training video in a school!

@RockawayCCW 2 жыл бұрын

My lower control arm looks just like that one (I have a Pontiac G6). I hear a pop from the front end when I accelerate from a stop. I've replaced all the brake, steering and suspension parts. All that's left is the rack and possibly a motor mount.

@greg1629 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 Pontiac Aztek and I just recently replaced all the front suspension including the axles, wheel bearings, brake system, inner and outter tie rods, struts, upper and lower control arms. I also replaced the rear springs. This fixed all noises and gave me the stock height back as well. Nothing like a new suspension.

@SilverBullet93GT Жыл бұрын

0:29 my first thought : "that'll buff right out"

@stealthypirate318 Жыл бұрын

15:42 like earned for that cotter pin handling

@mrchad97z49 17 күн бұрын

I never fix totalled Fenders... But if I hear a noise in the suspension.. I always get right on it.

@dinofernando11 8 ай бұрын

What kind of camera did you use to record inside the wheel well?

@yky1526 6 ай бұрын

Will the zip tie for the boot last a long time?

@driftwood8613 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see Matthew Lillard getting work these days

@hafimax Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@shahzadakram4667 7 ай бұрын

Bro, forget the tie rod, you totaled your truck

@superpoon16 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀😀

@leroymorris6036 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@nitishpawar Жыл бұрын

How to change chervolet spark front wheel struds.... Can you upload the video for the same

@user-vm2mb3rj6c 2 жыл бұрын

How about Wheel Bearing issues? How do yiu find out its the hub bearing

@erinsquirkychannel501 2 жыл бұрын

Got a question woundered if u all could help me out dont trust anyone else but 1A auto anyways got to change a oxygen sensor on 97 Geo prizm lsi 1.8L the bottom before the bottom of the motor and wounderin if u have a video on how to change that if not its alrt love ur videos helped me out so much so many times have a good one

@michaelflowers6048 Жыл бұрын

Some inner tie rods actually have a pin you have to remove before you can take the tie rod off

@saltycreole2673 2 жыл бұрын

The wheels on my 2001 Honda Accord stick out about an inch too far. This causes premature wear and tear on the tie rod bushings. I change them regularly so they don't come apart or thump. Parts are cheap too. The rims ARE kool though.

@joebuba7186 2 жыл бұрын

Your paying the price for looking cool. Me i change the tires to correct size, tires are costly.

@Auser12349 10 ай бұрын

From a stop to start clank. Sounds from my recent brake work. I had trouble but I was sure I checked things ...I have a feeling I need to also change the axle again. Am really tired of fixing myself. When I tried a professional I am not getting the help I need

@jpal754 13 күн бұрын

Could the thumping noise also come from the cv axle where the protector is ripped and there isn't much grease in there ?

@stanleyroberts6669 11 ай бұрын

I have a 02 Pontiac firebird I put my outer tie rod on exactly as you did, but when I put the tires back on & tried too drive, I noticed a humping feeling so I backed my car back in the driveway, what could be the problem Now?? SCR.

@boricuaenlacasa787 Жыл бұрын

The ball joint that you guys sale need to be greased?

@tommysieng2788 2 жыл бұрын

love your product .. But I am form Canada, you guys don't ship to Canada !!..

@jarrydubbelyu2166 11 ай бұрын

Would a bad tie rod clunk only when turning one direction, like left?

@MamaChoo88 2 жыл бұрын

I need help replacing door check to the rear suicide door of my 2007 FJ cruiser?? Any help is appreciated. I can't find a video anywhere 😕

@stanleyroberts6669 11 ай бұрын

I see that your torqueing the lug nuts, but you never said what foot lbs you are torqueing too???😊

@SKATETOSLAYER Жыл бұрын

Surprised you guys didn't use an inner tie-rod removal tool or use one to torque it down with a proper torque wrench when re-installing.

@shadcampbell2827 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 Dodge ram 1500 I drove it to work one morning power steering is fine got in it at lunch and I had no power steering turn the wheels and it was real hard any tips on what I might need to do to my rack and pinion or whatever it may be

@mr.garcia392 7 ай бұрын

How does the inner tie rod cause your truck to shake in the steering wheel at high speeds ....? Just recently changed out both inner and outer and it started vibrating at high speeds, tire are balanced. It makes rapid repetitive shake, almost feels like I have a flat tire .. Any advice on what to do would be appreciated.

@Fullrusher 2 жыл бұрын

You guys sell repair manuals?

@thestorytelleruk 5 күн бұрын

"Torque to spec" does *not* mean you can go round each one again to make the noise again, you're now torqueing it *past* spec.

@otis1624 Жыл бұрын

I had a Ford that was making a thumping noise checked everything nothing was loose I find out later I had a broken spring on my strut when it broke you couldn't tell it made the spring shorter so when you went over bumps

@MsGerti12 2 жыл бұрын

I have same problem with my focus mk2 but my mechaning says its the steering rack not tie roads but its expensice to change not worth it should i replace the tie roads ??

@thesetruths1404 10 ай бұрын

Grabbijg the wheel at 9 and 3 oclock can also give a little (like mayhe 1/8") because the steering rack has a little play. One person needs to shake all locations of wheel as another closely looks whats actuslly moving with a little play.

@ducamealy5652 2 жыл бұрын

Very pleased with the video but what is a "JAM or JAMED NUT ".

@dubblyewjay1133 2 жыл бұрын

A "jam nut or a lock nut" locks down a threaded rod- usually with a wrench.

@adamryerson2974 Жыл бұрын

A second nut tightened onto the first nut locking the both in place. Also goes by buddy nut or pal nut

@muhdaieman6023 2 жыл бұрын

Can u show how steering rack sound when in bad shape?

@midnight_wolf_1 2 жыл бұрын

I think my tire rod broke 2 days ago and you show me how to fix it

@joebuba7186 2 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to a book on your ride ? A manual that explains how to do ? Thats how i fix all my rides. Im self taught. Ps if your tie rod broke you can't drive it there's no steering Tie rods steer the wheels

@midnight_wolf_1 2 жыл бұрын

@@joebuba7186 thanks brother I'm trying to self teach with help from you all

2 ай бұрын

Hey, it is a great idea to give the TORQUE SPECS INFO. Good video still.

@Trials-and-Tribulations Жыл бұрын

How do you actually place mount a gopro or mini camera inside wheel well, recording suspension while driving.

@imasadasad2344 Жыл бұрын

I want to know as well

@SmDWeed Жыл бұрын

Maybe a stupid question but whats the difference between a tie rod and a drive shaft?

@SJJsolomonSJJ Жыл бұрын

Not stupid at all. If you don’t know then you don’t know. Tie rod is what help steer your vehicle. Driveshaft is what help make the vehicle go. It’s inserted into your transmission, and from your transmission to your rear end/axles