Technical front wheel
- Thread starter gazport
- Start date
Currently reading:
Technical front wheel
I'm sure you can appreciate that it is rather difficult to diagnose a knocking sound over the internet
I would jack the car up on the side you think the noise is coming from and spin the wheel with a full lock on the steering both left and right lock. Also find your self a long prybar or similar and check the tightness of the bottom wishbone/ track rod end by levering against each other to see if there is any untoward movement. Also ckeck the integrity of the CV boot to see if it split.
I would jack the car up on the side you think the noise is coming from and spin the wheel with a full lock on the steering both left and right lock. Also find your self a long prybar or similar and check the tightness of the bottom wishbone/ track rod end by levering against each other to see if there is any untoward movement. Also ckeck the integrity of the CV boot to see if it split.
OK, the CV joint would only knock when the wheel was on a left or right lock so it's probably safe to discount that.You would not normally get a knock from a worn bearing, rather a whine so again, it's probably safe to discount that too. So I would be looking at the wishbone if that has recently been replaced and maybe the track rod end?
There could be lateral movement in the track rod end. It may sound silly but have you checked the tightness of the roadwheel?
Have a look at the brake disc gaurds and have you had the wheels changed or ballanced lately as if done incorrectly the weights can touch the caliper as they pass? it will probably be something simple.
Last edited:
at least your sorted.
