P500 Front driveshaft clunking noise

[Biglen]

I went riding this past weekend and I went into a deep water hole so I backed up when I realized how deep it was , I had to give her alittle throttle and I heard a big clunk noise come from the front end , when I take it out of 4x4 the noise gos away , when I’m in 4x4 I can give it gas and I hear the clunk noise and when I let off the gas I hear it again . Any suggestions ? Thanks

 

[Admin]

 

[NitroxDiver]

I’m not aware of any front end problems like this. Could be a U- joint, CV joint, something in the front diff or maybe a control arm bushing. You are just going to need to look around and see what you can find. If it’s low miles and under warranty take it back and see what the dealer says.

 

[alloutdoors]

The popping can actually be coming from anywhere and suggest you put the P500 on four jack stands getting weight off the suspension/axles. Next, I would get under there and begin handling all components to see if something is “obviously” wrong and go from there. I’m reasonably confident you will discover the problem….

 

[Biglen]

I’m not aware of any front end problems like this. Could be a U- joint, CV joint, something in the front diff or maybe a control arm bushing. You are just going to need to look around and see what you can find. If it’s low miles and under warranty take it back and see what the dealer says.

The popping can actually be coming from anywhere and suggest you put the P500 on four jack stands getting weight off the suspension/axles. Next, I would get under there and begin handling all components to see if something is “obviously” wrong and go from there. I’m reasonably confident you will discover the problem….

Ok thanks everyone, I will look at it this weekend , try the jack stands and see what is loose or broken , My tires were spinning and I heard a Big Bang from under the floor towards the front diff , I’ll post what I find , thanks again

 

[Neohio]

Ok thanks everyone, I will look at it this weekend , try the jack stands and see what is loose or broken , My tires were spinning and I heard a Big Bang from under the floor towards the front diff , I’ll post what I find , thanks again

You are literally down the street from me. If you need help, please reach out (As I sit off Tyler BLVD typing)

 

[Biglen]

You are literally down the street from me. If you need help, please reach out (As I sit off Tyler BLVD typing)

Awesome thanks I’ll see what I get myself into lol

 

[alloutdoors]

You are literally down the street from me. If you need help, please reach out (As I sit off Tyler BLVD typing)

Very nice!!

 

[dls1966]

Just wondering if you saw the post pioneer 500 front end noise sounds like maybe it may be the same thing
Good luck

 

[Neohio]

@Biglen Did you get a chance to check out your machine?

 

[Biglen]

@Biglen Did you get a chance to check out your machine?

I did not get a chance to look at it , we had a huge pine tree come down at our camp in PA , so I had to go look at that and start cutting it up , I’m going to look at it tonight after work

 

[Biglen]

I did not get a chance to look at it , we had a huge pine tree come down at our camp in PA , so I had to go look at that and start cutting it up , I’m going to look at it tonight after work

So I put the 500 on jack stands and the problem is with the front drive shaft , I can turn the tires and the clunk noise I heard was right in the CV joint right behind the front pumpkin , my question is should I take the front drive shaft out and replace cv joint or buy a whole new driveshaft with cv joint on it ? Not sure which one would be cheaper

 

[alloutdoors]

So I put the 500 on jack stands and the problem is with the front drive shaft , I can turn the tires and the clunk noise I heard was right in the CV joint right behind the front pumpkin , my question is should I take the front drive shaft out and replace cv joint or buy a whole new driveshaft with cv joint on it ? Not sure which one would be cheaper

Hum... I may not be following along, are you hearing the noise in one of the two front axle/cv joints or is it occurring from the shaft going into the differential from the engine/transmission? Reason for asking, I would be sure to figure out which of the three (2 front axles or driveshaft into the differential) needs repair and if comfortable with the work, then I would get started. Can you see visible damage and feel it when moving the shaft around?

 

[Biglen]

Hum... I may not be following along, are you hearing the noise in one of the two front axle/cv joints or is it occurring from the shaft going into the differential from the engine/transmission? Reason for asking, I would be sure to figure out which of the three (2 front axles or driveshaft into the differential) needs repair and if comfortable with the work, then I would get started. Can you see visible damage and feel it when moving the shaft around?

I checked it out , it’s the front cv joint on the driveshaft going to the front differential, I jacked it up and when you turn wheels it makes the noise , so not sure if I can replace cv joint or if I have to replace something else

 

[Chooglin]

I checked it out , it’s the front cv joint on the driveshaft going to the front differential, I jacked it up and when you turn wheels it makes the noise , so not sure if I can replace cv joint or if I have to replace something else

If it is the U-joint on the front drive shaft , you are looking at $43 to replace it !

 

[alloutdoors]

Looks like you have the solution above as long as you are okay with the work....

 

[Biglen]

Looks like you have the solution above as long as you are okay with the work....

Yeah I looked at thread

Looks like you have the solution above as long as you are okay with the work....

yeah alittle nervous about getting into something like that but I will try it , looks like I have to lossen up front differential to get cv joint out , not sure how cv joint is connected to front driveshaft

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

If it is the U-joint on the front drive shaft , you are looking at $43 to replace it !

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The price you stated is incorrect, you did not factor in the cost of beer.

 

[Chooglin]

The price you stated is incorrect, you did not factor in the cost of beer.

Ooooops , what do you think , a 6 pack or a 12 pack ?

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Ooooops , what do you think , a 6 pack or a 12 pack ?

Normally a 6 pack but working on a P5 you better make it a 12 because that 15 minute job will turn into a 12 pack job and a 1/2 day or longer.

 

[Biglen]

Ooooops , what do you think , a 6 pack or a 12 pack ?

Ha I’ll need a case !!