CV Axle/Tie rod/sway bar link noises

[D.e.f85]

Hey guys was wondering if anyone has had any issues with their cv axles ? I’ve got 68xxx km on my vrx sportsback and I’m getting some popping/grinding sounds coming from what I’m guessing is a combination of my cv and sway bar links.

Has anybody had an issue with these? Where did you guys get your replacement parts?

[D.e.f85]

Here’s a video link of the noise

https://youtu.be/dcN7URpflSU

[lancerdarryl]

That sounds like normal backlash in the drivetrain. To check CV joints turn the wheel on full lock and drive in a circle you will get a clicking/rattling noise if the joint is U/S. Do it clockwise and anticlockwise

[Tywhiteguy]

Wanted to revive this as I have begun to hear strange popping/knocking sound when I go from D to R. It happens usually between 1 & 3 times depending on how far back I’m going. After doing a bit of reading, the results have come up as a bad cv axle. However, after watching some videos, most examples are a constant ticking noise in either D or R which leads me to believe it’s something else. I’m stumped at this point and am hoping to avoid paying close to $200 just to have Mitsubishi tell me what it is. If you’ve experienced this or have any idea what it might be please let me know. Btw it’s a CVT transmission. Thanks in advance

[bumblebee]

Could be any thing in the drive line , even the tranny itself
Don't take it to the stealership, have a chat to a local mechanic , I'm sure you can find a half decent local mechanic who charges less then half then the stealership to take a gander at it

[Tywhiteguy]

I’ve kind of given up on the car at this point and pretty much hoping to just fix all the little bugs so I can try to sell it. I’m still getting the popping noises from time to time but I took a closer look at it today and attached a video. Hopefully this can help someone with more knowledge than me pinpoint the problem

https://youtube.com/shorts/ExKwuVbYEiQ?feature=share

[lancerdarryl]

The axle is supposed to be able to slide in & out that’s quite normal. There appears to be a small amount of grease starting to leak from the small end of the CV boot. Replace the small clamp and clean up the grease and you’ll be fine.

[Tywhiteguy]

So that back and forth noise seems ok to you? And by small clamp you mean the closest to the engine?

[lancerdarryl]

Yes for the clamp.The axle length changes as he suspension moves up and down and when you shake them around as you did they will make noises. If you have the car up on stands hold the inner CV in one hand and rock the wheel back and forth with your other hand you should have a small amount of free play.If it rotates at the wheel end any more than 3mm to 4mm I would replace the complete shaft.