Slight Knocking..

1. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #1 4th December 2006, 23:17

   I'm pretty sure I am getting a knocking on my driver's side steering.
   
   It usually happens when I have full lock right, reversing into my drive. As soon as I reverse back, I take off full lock and it goes 'CLUNK'. There is NO play in the steering and no other weird noises.
   
   Any ideas? It happens quite rarely but it's beginning to annoy me.
   
   Thanks in advance.
2. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #2 4th December 2006, 23:36

   Sounds like the steering rack mate. Mine does the same. The ball joints in the middle might be worn but if there's no play in the steering wheel then you're fine and it will still pass an MOT.
3. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #3 4th December 2006, 23:54

   possibly the droplink, quite common on the saxo.
4. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #4 5th December 2006, 00:07

   mine had it and found my drop link was fooked infact it snapped in end and hasnt made the clunk since
5. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

   #5 5th December 2006, 00:50

   Surely it'd be a droplink if the car was in motion as in driving and going over bumps?
   
   You wouldn't necessarily get a knock/clonk through the steering wheel either would you!?!
6. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

   #6 5th December 2006, 01:00

   hmmm if it has snapped off then thats a bit worrying mate lol
   
   i think my drop link is shagged-out too....
   
   i get a clunk from the front driver-side...dont think its the wish bone
7. Japman Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon

   #7 5th December 2006, 08:10

   I get a clunk now and again aswell.i tighten up the 3 bolts at the top of both the struts and it went
8. jazzyc Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 533

   #8 5th December 2006, 11:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gavcollier I get a clunk now and again aswell.i tighten up the 3 bolts at the top of both the struts and it went

   I asked this question in my thread but didnt get an answer, how tight should these be? what should they be torqued to? i was able to tighten mine quite a lot with my 18" bar and still could but am worried about snapping the bolts
9. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

   #9 5th December 2006, 17:29

   I do hear it sometimes when I go over speedbump.
   
   Could it be the droplinks then?
10. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #10 5th December 2006, 17:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Luke I do hear it sometimes when I go over speedbump. Could it be the droplinks then?

    its worth a check
11. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #11 5th December 2006, 17:51

    I'll have to check the Haynes manual because I ain't a clue what they look like.
    
    Thanks.
12. Craig Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2004 West Yorks Posts: 5765 Seat LCR 225

    #12 5th December 2006, 17:54

    could be the cv joint on the driveshaft, i have had to replace one before
13. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

    #13 5th December 2006, 17:57

    i havent got a pic but il try get 1 for you
    
    if you took front wheel off its a vertical bar about 10inches long it conects to the suspension arm and nti roll bar
14. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #14 5th December 2006, 17:57

    I might check it on Friday morning before I leave for London, it ain't that bad at the moment but I want to book it in at Citroen asap.
15. Craig Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2004 West Yorks Posts: 5765 Seat LCR 225

    #15 5th December 2006, 17:58

    citroen will just wrap some gaffer tape round it
16. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #16 5th December 2006, 17:58

    I think I know which bit you mean Paul.
    
    Again though, will be next weekend before I can check it if it means taking the wheel off.
17. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #17 5th December 2006, 17:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Craig citroen will just wrap some gaffer tape round it

    Well it needs to go back there because of the warranty, so I'll make sure the job is done correctly.
18. DevilDamo Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 13761

    #18 5th December 2006, 17:59

    Something else you could check could be the lower arms... Jack the car up and push the wheel from side to side and top to bottom to see if there's any play in it.
19. Luke Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 Bradford Posts: 26687 '15 Focus ST-2

    #19 5th December 2006, 18:00

    Ok Damo, will do.
    
    Cheers.