Clicking Noise while Turning

[YarisSedan]

Usually clinking sound while turning that is always present on one side or the other is typically a failing CV joint. Although when you had your tires rotated they should have seen the grease splatter on the inside of the wheel and the area of the joint and informed you. If you look up under the car you can confirm this on the right side. If you see grease everywhere you know its a axle. Typical cost of repair can be expected between 180-250 parts and labor.

[Bella]

Thanks for all of your help so far guys!

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Usually clinking sound while turning that is always present on one side or the other is typically a failing CV joint. Although when you had your tires rotated they should have seen the grease splatter on the inside of the wheel and the area of the joint and informed you. If you look up under the car you can confirm this on the right side. If you see grease everywhere you know its a axle. Typical cost of repair can be expected between 180-250 parts and labor.

The tyre place I went to did a full check of the suspension/steering/brakes/drive shaft components when they did my tyres, and from looking at the report attached to the invoice, everything seems okay from their perspective..!

Originally Posted by rningonfumes

Easiest thing you do right now beyond listening for the tell tale clicking when you turn is to turn the wheel fully left or right while in park and looking and/or feeling for a tear in the boot.

What is the warranty limits in Australia? Here, engine and drive train has longer coverage than the regular warranty. If you are well within it, have them look at it, might even be a free replacement. And if it does need replacing have them do both sides.

Had a bit of a look this morning but couldn't see too much, though I was really rushed. When I turn the wheel to full lock either side I can hear a straining sound. I might get her up on the jacks and have a decent look for any grease splatters or the like tomorrow..

Australian Toyota's come with a standard 3 year warranty, though the dealers generally offer extended warranty if you get your car serviced at that dealer for the first three years. So mine would just be onto the extended warranty now. 'If' there's something wrong with it (and it isn't just a loose wheel lug or something), I'm going to refuse to pay for the repairs and demand it be made a warranty issue - This is from the mob, after all, who can't even replace my wiper blade without stuffing it up!