Common questions

What should I do about knocking noise in front?

What should I do about knocking noise in front?

To date it’s had the complete suspension leg including top mount, spring, shock and bottom arm replaced along with both anti roll bar drop links and the top engine mount. All other suspension parts including steering, ball joints and bushes have been checked.

Where does the knocking noise come from in my car?

It’s definitely something that’s directly round the front drivers side wheel. When the knocking noise appears I can feel it. Your right mate, it is incredibly annoying. I had it in my head the noise was coming from the rear haha. Front I still have no help for you.

Why does my Honda Civic make a knocking noise?

I have noticed over the last couple of weeks a knocking noise has developed from the front end of my Civic when travelling over uneven road surface at low speed 10mph-30mph. I have previously had both front suspension struts, bump stops and front sub-frame replaced under warranty a couple of years ago, but my Civic is now almost 3.5 years old.

Why does my Fos make a knocking noise?

We concluded that the knocking this time was coming from the bush where the wishbone joins the chassis which had disintergrated, and was in especially bad condition compared to the fos bush, maybe due to the extra pressure placed on it from when the roll bar was broken and carried on driving it (that’ll learn me)

Why does my front suspension make a knocking noise?

This will be a thread about the front suspension. A knocking noise (or noises) has developed from the front suspension. Driving on a gravel road with many of these small holes (with water) really makes the car ramble. Steering is not severely affected.

To date it’s had the complete suspension leg including top mount, spring, shock and bottom arm replaced along with both anti roll bar drop links and the top engine mount. All other suspension parts including steering, ball joints and bushes have been checked.

Why do I hear a knocking sound at the front of my car?

Because they’re under a lot of stress when it comes to balancing the weight of your vehicle from one side to the other they’re prone to breaking. When the sway bar does break it could lead to a knocking sound that you hear at the front of your vehicle.

Why does my steering rack make a knocking noise?

If you suspect your steering rack is causing a knocking noise while driving on uneven road surfaces here is one way to check for play in the steering rack end bushings. Jack up the front of your vehicle and support it under the frame with jack stands.

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Ruth Doyle