Saxo, Knocking noise when turning left!

5th November 2011, 22:44

Can someone please help. I have a citroen saxo, and i have a knocking noise when i turn left, whether its a corner, or coming off a round about, it's been like this for a while but definately got worse lately, any good advice would be much apreciated, thanks

5th November 2011, 22:59

hiya mate my car is the same except mine will do it over bumps to i been told its my top mounts both sides a fair bit of play to

5th November 2011, 22:59

Driveshaft ball joint needs looking at tbh

5th November 2011, 23:07

a wheel bearing seems like the problem

had mine done several months ago and no more knocking (id get both sides done at once)

5th November 2011, 23:44

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Originally Posted by saxovtrmk1

Driveshaft ball joint needs looking at tbh

+1 to this

5th November 2011, 23:51

Driveshaft/CV for show. If its a constant knocking

5th November 2011, 23:54

I have replaced the wheel bearings, hub, wishbone (and bushes) and the only thing left to replace is the driveshaft. And to be honest, you could have problems with any one of them, I had it up on ramps for hours listening to it to determine where it was coming from with no real luck.

6th November 2011, 01:18

i have this too, but does it when i turn right aswell.
replaced pair driveshafts,wishbones and drop links with new, and its still knocking. been told its the bearings/seal in the centre of the steering rack NOT the top strut bearings

6th November 2011, 01:57

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Originally Posted by danny-vts

i have this too, but does it when i turn right aswell.
replaced pair driveshafts,wishbones and drop links with new, and its still knocking. been told its the bearings/seal in the centre of the steering rack NOT the top strut bearings

That's a new one! I have the occasional knock on full lock from the top struts but that doesn't bother me, it's the thud thud thud in time to the wheels that annoys me! Just got the driveshaft to replace before I scrap this thing.

6th November 2011, 02:21

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Originally Posted by DreamEater

That's a new one! I have the occasional knock on full lock from the top struts but that doesn't bother me, it's the thud thud thud in time to the wheels that annoys me! Just got the driveshaft to replace before I scrap this thing.

yes mine thuds too lol, like i said iv replaced everything else. got a mate to look at it as he knows his way around most cars

he said not many people know its the centre of steering rack that knocks, and that they always change the shafts etc 1st .
they only cost 25 new , but not changing it till next year now.

6th November 2011, 02:25

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Originally Posted by danny-vts

yes mine thuds too lol, like i said iv replaced everything else. got a mate to look at it as he knows his way around most cars

he said not many people know its the centre of steering rack that knocks, and that they always change the shafts etc 1st .
they only cost 25 new , but not changing it till next year now.

Also got squeaky brakes, but the squeak stops when you press them... :-(

So the centre of the steering rack knocks in rotation to the wheels?

6th November 2011, 02:31

yes when going round corners or when your steering is slightly to the right/left.
not saying that will be your problem, just an idea .
iv changed everything else on mine, and been advised its that but also been told it cant get any worse than what it is, so it can wait because im not pulling the engine out for a 3rd time in a month lol

6th November 2011, 02:38

Hmm, this could explain the steering wheel being slightly to the right, car was tracked 2 weeks previous and then one day I just noticed the steering wheel was turned to the right, no kerbing or pot holes to explain it.

I might not change the driveshaft afterall , do you happen to have a part number and/or a guide or some pictures of what needs to be replaced so I can assess it...

6th November 2011, 02:43

i havent mate, i got that quote of £25 from a local motor store. will see if i can find any pics on google for you.

6th November 2011, 02:57

this is the item i was on about, it goes in the centre of the track rod arms

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CENTRAL-IN...item3cb3fcfc96

this is what it looks like on the actual steering rack, (centre part of the track rod arms)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Sa...item1e6719143f

6th November 2011, 03:17

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Originally Posted by danny-vts

this is the item i was on about, it goes in the centre of the track rod arms

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CENTRAL-IN...item3cb3fcfc96

this is what it looks like on the actual steering rack, (centre part of the track rod arms)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Sa...item1e6719143f

Cheers, I'll have to look when I get in the car (proxy at work)

6th November 2011, 18:35

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Originally Posted by DreamEater

Cheers, I'll have to look when I get in the car (proxy at work)

Had a look at those links today, and it does appear to be a fairly simple part, but it might not be so easy to get to and replace!

I think my first port of call will be the driveshaft, as the CV boot has come off it so the joint is knackered :-(

6th November 2011, 20:02

it can be done , but fiddly. ideally its a hell of alot easier if you have the engine out .

10th November 2011, 21:43

I am a girl and have no idea!!! is it dangerous?? think i'd best get it to a garage!! x

10th November 2011, 23:02

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Originally Posted by tashiesaxo1

I am a girl and have no idea!!! is it dangerous?? think i'd best get it to a garage!! x

Take it to your local independent garage, you'll get ripped off by anyone like kwit fit. Hope you can get it sorted.

11th November 2011, 08:13

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Originally Posted by DreamEater

Had a look at those links today, and it does appear to be a fairly simple part, but it might not be so easy to get to and replace!

I think my first port of call will be the driveshaft, as the CV boot has come off it so the joint is knackered :-(

Replaced the driveshaft as the CV boot was knackered and the gearbox seal was leaking, problem has now gone, the car is once again silent to drive!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tashiesaxo1

I am a girl and have no idea!!! is it dangerous?? think i'd best get it to a garage!! x

Quote:

Originally Posted by trex3491

Take it to your local independent garage, you'll get ripped off by anyone like kwit fit. Hope you can get it sorted.

I would take it to a garage that your family has used in the past, or use Trust A Trader

11th November 2011, 13:17

wish mine was lol