Hey all, hoping some of you can tell me if you've had the same problem with your armada...
First of all I own a 05 LE 4WD. Only been in full time 4WD Low once 1 year ago. Have driven in 4 Auto during 06-07 winter. Only 2WD since April of this year.
When pulling out of my driveway (slight decline in elevation) with the wheels turned all the way to the right for some reason I hear a pop or a clunk from underneath the front axle area. The same noise isn't produced when pulling out with the wheels turned to the left. Sounds like there is tension that finally releases as 1 wheel hits the lower elevation before the other. This only started happening around the 18k mile mark and has been consistent since it started. Now at 20,391 miles.
It's currently at the dealership, took the service guy on a spin this morning and could reproduce the popping noise but they can't seem to figure out the problem. It sounds like the problem is getting worse as the noise is starting to get louder (This could also be me listening for the noise as well).
Any thoughts or any of you had the same problem and had the dealership figure out what was going on? I'm afraid I might run into 4WD issues at some point.
Thanks again for any input you can provide.
First of all I own a 05 LE 4WD. Only been in full time 4WD Low once 1 year ago. Have driven in 4 Auto during 06-07 winter. Only 2WD since April of this year.
When pulling out of my driveway (slight decline in elevation) with the wheels turned all the way to the right for some reason I hear a pop or a clunk from underneath the front axle area. The same noise isn't produced when pulling out with the wheels turned to the left. Sounds like there is tension that finally releases as 1 wheel hits the lower elevation before the other. This only started happening around the 18k mile mark and has been consistent since it started. Now at 20,391 miles.
It's currently at the dealership, took the service guy on a spin this morning and could reproduce the popping noise but they can't seem to figure out the problem. It sounds like the problem is getting worse as the noise is starting to get louder (This could also be me listening for the noise as well).
Any thoughts or any of you had the same problem and had the dealership figure out what was going on? I'm afraid I might run into 4WD issues at some point.
Thanks again for any input you can provide.