Repeated clicking while turning can point toward a CV joint, but brakes, wheel and suspension parts can sound similar. See the clues that help narrow it down.
A repeated click or knock while turning is commonly associated with an outer CV joint, especially when accelerating on steering lock, but the location and exact conditions matter before blaming a driveshaft.
A rhythmic clicking that becomes obvious on full or near-full steering lock and changes with wheel speed is a classic outer-CV-joint pattern. A split CV boot and escaped grease make that diagnosis more plausible.
Brake shields, loose wheel hardware, suspension joints, top mounts and other rotating components can also click or knock while steering. A single clunk as the steering direction changes is different from a repeated click every wheel rotation.
Note whether the sound is left or right, whether it happens while accelerating or coasting, and whether it appears only at large steering angles. A visual check of CV boots can reveal splits or grease thrown around the inside of the wheel.
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