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lizyp042004
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Dec 23, 2009, 11:36 PM

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knocking sound when i turn the wheel Sign In

I have a 1987 nissan sentra and starting today every time I turn the wheel I hear a knocking or clanking sound. It sounded like it was the passenger side front wheel but then when I gave it gas on one turn I could feel the knock while I had my foot on the gas and it felt like it was in the middle of the car. Anybody ever had this problem? Help please.


Sidom
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Dec 23, 2009, 11:50 PM

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Re: knocking sound when i turn the wheel Sign In

Sounds like you may have a bad CV joint on your axle. Look underneath the car and see if the boot on the outer joint is torn.


steve01832
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Dec 25, 2009, 3:59 AM

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Re: knocking sound when i turn the wheel Sign In

Checking the cv joints is a good place to start. Also, while you're under there and the vehicle is an 87, make sure you check the lower ball joints, stabilizer bushings, and strut mounts. These can all give you creaks on turns. Body mounts on this vehicle I believe was a problem also.

Steve






 
 
 






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