Knocking Sound - Reward to 1st Reply With Solution
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,387
From: MA
It shouldn't be too hard, if it there are spots where you can't fit your finger between the mid-pipe and body then it is probably hitting.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 627
From: Norfolk, VA
If the knocking sound only happens when the steering system is engaged, that pretty much rules out everything else. Either something is malfunctioning in the steering system, or the act of turning the wheels is causing something to malfunction.
Some things to check:
Ball joints for the front hub. If they are dry/worn they can make a squeaking/knocking sound when you rotate the hub.
Tie rod end ball joints. See above.
Strut mount bearings. They are what allow the strut assembly to rotate, and if they are dry / bound up, they will make an incessant chattering/knocking noise whenever you turn the wheel.
The infuriating thing is, if it is one of these things, they will not make noise with the suspension unloaded. I suggest putting the front wheels on dollies and turning them that way so the noise of the tires doesn't mask the noise you're hunting.
Some things to check:
Ball joints for the front hub. If they are dry/worn they can make a squeaking/knocking sound when you rotate the hub.
Tie rod end ball joints. See above.
Strut mount bearings. They are what allow the strut assembly to rotate, and if they are dry / bound up, they will make an incessant chattering/knocking noise whenever you turn the wheel.
The infuriating thing is, if it is one of these things, they will not make noise with the suspension unloaded. I suggest putting the front wheels on dollies and turning them that way so the noise of the tires doesn't mask the noise you're hunting.
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 595
From: Georgia
Usually happens in 2's - like a quick "knock knock" - I have to be going left which makes me think it's steering related....mmmmm
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 595
From: Georgia
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,622
From: Saudi Arabia
I'm not really sure because I took it to the local dealership
for warranty repair and they told me they replaced the tie
rods, and it fixed the problem, no popping noise after that.
But the way you describe yours as knocks that come in 2s
makes me doubt we have the same problem. Mine was just
one pop every time I turn the steering wheel.
for warranty repair and they told me they replaced the tie
rods, and it fixed the problem, no popping noise after that.
But the way you describe yours as knocks that come in 2s
makes me doubt we have the same problem. Mine was just
one pop every time I turn the steering wheel.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 127
From: Corryton, TN 37721
Sounds like it could be a wheel bearing on that side. When you had it jacked up, and you rotate the wheel by hand, did it sound OK then? Bearings do not normally knock though, but maybe it is not loaded properly. Can you feel any looseness when you try to move the wheel? Grab it at 12 and 6 o'clock position, and then at 3 and 9 and see if it moves any. Good luck.
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 595
From: Georgia
Sounds like it could be a wheel bearing on that side. When you had it jacked up, and you rotate the wheel by hand, did it sound OK then? Bearings do not normally knock though, but maybe it is not loaded properly. Can you feel any looseness when you try to move the wheel? Grab it at 12 and 6 o'clock position, and then at 3 and 9 and see if it moves any. Good luck.
With all the knowledge and experience on here I think this is going to get figured out.
thanks!!!