Unusual noise (clacking) from under the front of the vehicle
Mazda technical service bulletin 06-002-17-3367 for 2014-2017 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2017 Mazda CX-5 and 2014-2017 Mazda MAZDA6.
- Bulletin number
- 06-002-17-3367
- Component
- Steering
- Summary
- Some vehicles may exhibit an unusual noise (clacking) from under the front of the vehicle. This noise only occurs when starting to move the vehicle while the steering wheel is turned to the full left position. NOTE: The noise will not occur if the steering wheel is in the center or full right position. The noise is caused when the edge (A) of the left side inner ball joint (B) gets stuck with the steering gear housing (C).
Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints in the steering category.
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