Q: rotary clicking while driving all the time. 2010 Cadillac DTS

asked by on August 31, 2016

clicking more noticable at slow speeds-checked brakes,rims,cv joints and replaced wheel bearing-then placed on hoist and started car and sound could not be heard while on hoist-mechanic unable to diagnose-hope you can help

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