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for nearly 6 months now, ive been facing a "tak, tak" sound which also sends a mild vibration across the steering whenever i start of the vehicle from stand still.as if when the load comes on, the steering/front axle is sending these sounds.. it disappears post that. the sound is very much pronounced if the vehicle is on long drives (has run for a long time ) and once i halt and resume, the sound is even more audible. since this was not a big problem when i drive within city i ignored it for sometime. on checking up with the service station, with some basic inspection they concluded that it is a problem with some steering socket joint which comes in pairs and needs to be replaced. replacement cost ( 1.3k * 2 ) since the guy was not very confident when he said this, i thought i will chek with u guys in this forum....

Tie rod ends have b'come stiff, get them changed. Shouldn't cost you much.

Shan2nu

any idea how much these cost ?
also - does this in anyway affect handling/performance/safety... ?

although the above questions are not interrelated..just for knowing though...thanks

When i got them replaced, they cost me less than 500 bucks (total cost).

Read this - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...hlight=tie+rod

Shan2nu

do you get this sound when you take a u-turn?

i get a higher frequency "tak tak" when i corner hard or take uturns....very momentary - only when the turn is being executed.

Get your both front axel shafts checked....this happens if its damaged ..you might have to get them replaced.

Tie rod failure can lead to loss of steering control at high speeds. Please get this checked by another mech to confirm and replace it asap.