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To: Openurmind; SouthernClaire
I second Openurmind's recommendations. A CV joint that is wearing out will sometimes click, but usually when turning at slow speed. As soon as you can sense drag that comes and goes on a wheel it is likely that you have a pretty serious problem that can fail at any time.

Checking lug nuts is a quick, easy, and important thing to do. The speed dependent clicking and intermittent drag sounds to me like it could be a failing CV joint (if you have the AWD Charger) or a failing front wheel bearing. Either one failing completely is pretty exciting if you are driving, and you'll at best be waiting for the tow truck when it is over.

Another possibility is that the retention nut for the front wheel bearing on that side is coming loose. That causes bearing failure, and may lead to a very dangerous failure. Driving with only 3 wheels on your car rarely ends without a totaled car, and the now loose wheel can kill someone else.

So if you have to, drive that car very slowly to a garage, or better yet have somebody look at it right away where it is.

77 posted on 02/11/2022 3:01:12 PM PST by freeandfreezing
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To: freeandfreezing

Thank you, thank you, Freeandfreezing. I really appreciate your advice. I have a back up car that really needs some attention but it’s a good little Nissan. I’ll have the Dodge towed to the dealership unless my neighbor who checks it gives an “OK” to drive it there.

I can’t thank you enough.


82 posted on 02/11/2022 3:05:23 PM PST by SouthernClaire (God Bless America)
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