2005 KR 5.4 Possible IWE Issue
03-01-2019, 03:10 PM
#21
For your last part, the u joint on the steering shaft is frozen and needs to be replaced. *Maybe* also going towards your noise, as it is a definite safety issue. The wheel should center. If that doesn't fix it, I'd be looking at CV joings and sway bar bushings/links. I'm chasing a crack/popping sound on my X3 right now, and after replacing the thrust arm bushings, retorquing the sub frame bolts, I noticed a tear in a CV boot, so I've got a new axle ready to go today. It doesn't make a sound during typical failed-CV situations, but as it's the only actually worn part, if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... Sway bar links and warn bar-frame bushings also lend themselves to the occasional snap/crackle/pop.
I still think my issue is in the rotating assembly. It is definitely something that spins that is making my noise.
03-01-2019, 03:28 PM
#22
Mark
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replace the IWE’s and you should be good to go... do not install Dorman brand....
03-01-2019, 03:32 PM
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03-01-2019, 03:47 PM
#24
Mark
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03-01-2019, 04:44 PM
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03-01-2019, 06:56 PM
#26
Senior Member
03-01-2019, 11:08 PM
#27
Member
I wouldn't trust Dorman or SMP for any product that I need to trust to not F*** my driving.
OE or OEM for most everything. Unless the price, warranty and ease of changing out the failed part makes it worth going with the cheap alternative... like I did the front axle of my X3 (curing the click).
OE or OEM for most everything. Unless the price, warranty and ease of changing out the failed part makes it worth going with the cheap alternative... like I did the front axle of my X3 (curing the click).
Last edited by dukedkt442; 03-02-2019 at 08:01 AM.
03-03-2019, 07:18 PM
#28
Update:
I got an alignment done on saturday. Truck was making the noise on and off while driving there. Not a sound since. Put about 150 km on it and still quiet. Coincidence?
I got an alignment done on saturday. Truck was making the noise on and off while driving there. Not a sound since. Put about 150 km on it and still quiet. Coincidence?
03-03-2019, 08:49 PM
#29
Member
Probably just loose hardware then.
04-21-2019, 02:24 PM
#30
So, here's my solution. I changed the CV axle and IWE hub on the drivers side and all the popping was gone. Then about a week later the truck would pop while reversing out of the driveway and make scrapping sounds while driving until everything warmed up. Still drivers side. The sound would almost go away when I applied the brakes so my thoughts were stuck slider, brake caliper, or dust shield. I popped off the tire to have a look and the tire was very loose and wobbly. Lugs were tight. Changed the hub and bearing and now all the issues are gone.
I figured I'd post this since there aren't a lot of people who post their solutions and I hate that.
Thanks for all the help!
I figured I'd post this since there aren't a lot of people who post their solutions and I hate that.
Thanks for all the help!
Last edited by Roadblock007; 04-21-2019 at 02:46 PM.