Wheel knocking
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- (Donor 2017)
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- Joined: 14 Dec 2010, 15:26
- Location: Sheffield, Uk
- My Cars: Citroen C5 2.0 Hdi 2003
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Wheel knocking
Ive just changed the drop links on the c5 for the mot, all well, however when i went to drive it there is a loud knocking noise when the wheels turn. As speed increases the noise becomes more frequent its definitely the drive rather than engine, and im guessing its driveshaft related but i havnt a clue what or why, i didnt touch the driveshafts only the droplinks, if anyone has any ideas as to where to start any suggestions appreciated, its a 2003 2.0 hdi vtr if that helps, cheers sam
- Paul-R
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When I changed the driveshaft on my C5 I had to disconnect the bottom ball joint. As a result the hub assembly could swing through more than its normal articulation and when I put it back together there was a knocking sound at wheel speed when I reversed.
It turned out to be the bracket with a slot in that guides the handbrake cable had bent slightly and as a result was catching on the wheel balance weights on the inside rim.
A bit of judicious "tweeking" with a big screwdriver cured the fault.
It turned out to be the bracket with a slot in that guides the handbrake cable had bent slightly and as a result was catching on the wheel balance weights on the inside rim.
A bit of judicious "tweeking" with a big screwdriver cured the fault.
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