why is my car making thumping noises and jerking around suddenly?

2002 MERCURY COUGAR
102,000 MILES
Avatar
CODYHYRE
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
my car is making popping/thumping noises when i turn and sudden jerking when i turn. and sometimes when shifting, it makes similar popping/thumping noises.the trans has been replaced about 6 months ago and so we the motor mounts because of something that started similarly. i can fix it if i know what it is, but i dont know what it is, and i dont have the money to take it to the shop.
Aug 11, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
RASMATAZ
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 75,992 POSTS
Check the drive axles and boots and also the transmission -start here
Aug 11, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Avatar
CODYHYRE
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thank you, I checked my drive shafts and on the driver side, there is a grey goo that looks as if its sprayed and splattered out of the cv boot. Could that be a busted cv joint? And if so would this explain the hard knocks and sudden slight jerks?
Aug 12, 2012 at 1:22 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
RASMATAZ
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect CV joint for excessive play if so replace the drive axle and inspect other suspension components
Aug 12, 2012 at 3:29 AM