I need advice before taking it to the shop. Vehicle is a '97 Expedition 4.6L 4x2 with 128k miles. When I make semi-to-sharp RIGHT TURNS ONLY at slow speeds, there is a loud clunking/popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. It is too hard to tell which side it is coming from.
This noise only happens at slow speeds, and ONLY when turning right. I have completely inspected everything under the vehicle. Nothing is out of place or broken as far as I can tell.
I'm thinking it may be:
1) Splines worn out on right side axle shaft
2) Something screwy inside the rear differential
3) Universal joint issues?
4) Some weird rear brake problem (doubtfull)
There are no other noises coming from the rear of the vehicle at highway speed. No grinding, whining, or anything like that. As long as I'm driving straight or turning left, it's as quiet as a church mouse. This is strickly a slow-speed, right-turn problem.
What do you guys think it is?
This noise only happens at slow speeds, and ONLY when turning right. I have completely inspected everything under the vehicle. Nothing is out of place or broken as far as I can tell.
I'm thinking it may be:
1) Splines worn out on right side axle shaft
2) Something screwy inside the rear differential
3) Universal joint issues?
4) Some weird rear brake problem (doubtfull)
There are no other noises coming from the rear of the vehicle at highway speed. No grinding, whining, or anything like that. As long as I'm driving straight or turning left, it's as quiet as a church mouse. This is strickly a slow-speed, right-turn problem.
What do you guys think it is?