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Low speed clicking/popping noise

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BT85, Dec 10, 2019.

  1. Dec 10, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    BT85

    BT85 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im having a hard to detect low speed popping/clicking noise coming from (what i think) is my passenger side front end. It does not change from 4WD to 2WD. I dont notice any loud grumbling noises at higher speeds. When i say low speeds, i mean between 1-10 mph. It is definitely a rotational noise, and isnt constant. Makes the noise maybe every half of a wheel rotation consistently. I thought maybe my axle, but it doesnt do it any more or any less no matter if im turning or not. It is all speed dependent. I would just do the wheel bearing but my knuckles are so rusty that I dont think ill be able to get the bearing out to be honest. let me know what you guys think. Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 10, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    underaroof

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    Do you have manual or automatic hubs?
     
  3. Dec 10, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    BT85

    BT85 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Auto, it is a 2002 trdor
     
  4. Dec 10, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    underaroof

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    Since it happens at such a low speed, you can try jacking up the front end and rotating the wheel. It might give you an idea of where it is...or where it isn't.
     
  5. Dec 10, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    BT85

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    Yeah I agree, Obviously it is limited to rotating parts so it's going to be the axle, differential or the wheel bearing. Just didn't know if someone else had the same issue as me and had a solution that i wasn't able to find. The weather here in PA has been absolutely terrible so I haven't had the chance to get it up.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2022 at 5:16 PM
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    Any resolution to this? I have the same symptoms in my 2012 SR5 4x4 AT
     

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