Tris Cocks Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Ive got a slight rubbing/knocking type of sound coming from the front offside of my 90, the noise changes speed when i pick up speed so it leads me to believe its something on the axle thats causing this noise and ive got a feeling it could be the CV joint. Is there any way of checking if this is the problem before taking it to bits, or have you got any suggestions as to what it could be. Cheers Tris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 check the wheelbearing first. jack it up and wobble the tyre. if it moves about then the bearing is loose/shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Might also be (crud on the edge of) the disc contacting the disc shield, in which case it's v ery cheap and easy fix - you'd see with the wheel off. Regards Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Ive got a slight rubbing/knocking type of sound coming from the front offside of my 90, the noise changes speed when i pick up speed so it leads me to believe its something on the axle thats causing this noise and ive got a feeling it could be the CV joint. Is there any way of checking if this is the problem before taking it to bits, or have you got any suggestions as to what it could be. Cheers Tris The normal way to detect a noisy/worn cv joint is to apply full steering lock and slowly drive round in a circle. Try it in both directions and in both forward and reverse gears. It would normally create a clicking/knocking noise, indicating it is worn. HTH. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbeast Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 cv joint is normally assocated with steering knocks, its noise shouldnt increase with speed id check your wheel bearings as said, and check all other parts for tighness ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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