CV axle hearing a popping noise?

2011 FORD FUSION
191,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHNNYDJAMES349
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I changed the cv axle a little over a week ago. However about 3 days ago I started hearing a popping noise and a scrubbing noise while driving straight and turning. Any idea what it could possibly be?
Nov 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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This can be a loose bolt on the suspensions or brake caliper mount on the same side as the axle replacement, or you have a defective axle. I would remove the tire and recheck the job. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on :) Please go over this guide as well to help with the noise.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

Please let us know what happens.
Nov 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM