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I recently bought a 2nd hand Galaxy (98, S reg 2.3 auto) and it has a knocking sound coming from the front wheel when you turn full lock in either direction.

 

Anyone know what this might be?

 

It seems to be that when you turn left the noise somes from the left (near-side) and when you turn right the noise coms from the right (off-side).

Posted (edited)

Hi,

This is likely to be an outer CV joint. These units transmits power to the front wheels while allowing the wheels to be steered and the suspension to move - they are a kind of 'universal joint', usually comprising steel balls that run in channels within the joint - power is transmitted via these balls.

They cannot be repaired - if this is your problem they must be replaced.

With noise from both sides this might not be the problem, unless you are unlucky enough to have both sides gone!

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Edited by El Dingo
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i will try again,started typing and site logged me out(so ignore other post) as i was saying i agree with el sounds like cv joint i have just changed one on a mates mk 1 only took about 40 mins jack car up,support on stands,remove wheel,get wife to apply brakes, remove securing bolt from centre of the hub,undo track rod,undo 2 allen bolts securing bottom ball joint to hub,swing assembly forwards and to the rear of car, cut old gaiter away, hold driveshaft and knock old cv joint off (i used rubber mallet)joint only held on by bolt removed earlier and internal c clip which joint slides over, clean and fitting is reverse as before (remember to repack with plenty of grease) :ph34r:
  • 8 months later...
Posted

Thanks for the info chaps. Been away so haven't had time to reply yet.

 

However I took the car to a garage and it turned out to be an ABS ring which had broken and had punctured the CV Boot. I think he also replaced the CV joint as well.

 

Didn't cost too much in the end!

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