Help! I think my hard drive is about to kick it.

Hello everyone,
My G4 (MDD) started to make a loud clicking noise after I completed the May 11 Security and Quicktime Updates. I'm not sure if these two things are connected or just coincedence. Whenever the hard drive (120 GB Ultra ATA/100; 7200 RPM) starts working, say when an applicaton is opened, there is a loud "clicking" or "grinding" noise. That said, it leads me to believe its the HD making the unnerving noise. I used Disk Utility to check the S.M.A.R.T. status and it is verified, however I started backing up files anyway. Not sure how else to check the hard drive. Any recomendations as to replacing the HD (ie; best brand, size options, and necessary steps or important things to look out for, things I should know when doing this task) would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

UPDATE:
I was able to repair the disk by using Disk Utility. First, checked disk verification again, came back "this disk needs to be repaired" in red. Then used the repair button and it worked. No more "clicking / grinding" noise!
Just to be safe, I bought two (2) new Seagate Ultra ATA/100; 120 GB; 7200 RPM; 8MB cache Barracudas (Model: ST3120026A-RK). They were on sale at Best Buy.
Moved the OEM 120 (IBM) to the ATA/66 in front along with one of the new drives. One for backup drive and one for itunes, movies, documents etc. The other new drive is the boot drive on the ATA/100. This was an easy process, just followed directions in Setup & Expansion Manual that came with my Mac.
Purchased SuperDuper! (macupdate.com) or (www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) to do all the copying, backup of files and such. There is a FREE version however you don't get all the options. I highly recommend this product. Works like a charm and is EXTREMELY easy. If I can do it anyone can.
Thanks to all the other discussions, after looking around for a while, I was able to find the answers to my questions. Especially MAJORDADUSMA. His replies / advise in other posts were well detailed (specifically for a rookie) and very helpful. So thanks again everybody!

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