Cv Joints Grinding Noise. Dodge caravan, 2001, cv joints have 1/4 longitudinal play/noise. They have tendency to do such noises, that goes away as engine warms up.
I found the cure on the web, so i cannot claim to have found it on my own. If the noise gets louder and more consistent, the user can safely assume that the cv joints have become compromised. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The joints become dry, causing the rollers to wear.
I got the front driver side cv joint replaced this weekend on my 93 altima. Cv joints make loud clicking noises when the steering wheel is turned while vehicle is moving (usually when accelerating). If you hear a clicking, clunking or popping noise from the front wheels, particularly while turning, it means the situation has progressed to the point where the cv joint is damaged. Grinding and squeaking from the drive shaft is frequently caused by worn universal joints.