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2007 Kia Sorento - noise from front

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  • 22-07-2010 5:41pm
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    kennethsmyth
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    I have a 2007 Kia Sorento - Auto GLS - 70,000kms.
    This is a four wheel drive torque on demand system with a low range selector.

    In the last week and a half i have been hearing a noise from the front when going around 80km it sounds like a wind noise but the following discounts that idea.

    1. Noise "whoooo" can be heard on and off from inside the car, no noise when head out window - obviously no cars coming!
    2. I can hear the noise better when not under load, ie not accelerating, and i can hear it more just after accelerating then lifting off.
    3. If i put car into low range i can hear it even though i would be going slower.

    I dont think its a wheel bearing as i have had that in another vehicle and normally you would hear a bearing on a corner more not straight. I think its either a front bearing of a drive shaft or the front transfer box - i hope to god not.
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    gofaster_s13
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    Front inner CV joints give a good bit of bother in the Sorentos(one of their only regular problems) theres no front transfer box, I presume you mean front Diff which dont really give problems.


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    kennethsmyth
    Registered Users Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭kennethsmyth


    gofaster_s13 wrote: »
    Front inner CV joints give a good bit of bother in the Sorentos(one of their only regular problems) theres no front transfer box, I presume you mean front Diff which dont really give problems.


    Thanks gofaster, whoops yes i meant the front diff :rolleyes:, its very possible its the inner cv joint as from the driving seat the noise does not sound quiet at the wheel but definetly to the right side of vehicle. I can hear it much more when in low range on mud. I originally discounted the cv joint as normally i would hear a clicking sound and didnt here. I forgot about inner cv joints. Any tips on changing that i should know? bit of a bugger or easy sailing? Cheers - much happier now :D


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