I have a Peugeot 306 xtdt, 1994 with 100k on the clock.
The car has a bad knocking noise coming from the front, apparent when going over bumps in the road. It also knocks when coming to a standstill from slow speeds, most noticeable when edging forward in traffic.
I've replaced the track rod ends and there is no play in any of the wishbone bushes.
It's been suggested that it could be the steering rack or the inboard joints for the track rods. Are these replaceable or part of the rack?
Seems quite a common problem on 306's, I've been in 2 others that make very similar noises so I'm sure somebody has come across it before.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Knocking 306 xtdt
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Ball joints are good both sides. L/H side had a drop link replaced as I bought it with some damage. Replaced drop link + wishbone. I suppose strictly speaking I should have changed both drop links together.
Do you think this could cause the noise? It's quite a pronounced knock.
Just for information I have the plastic drop links fitted to my motor.
Do you think this could cause the noise? It's quite a pronounced knock.
Just for information I have the plastic drop links fitted to my motor.
Update on knocking
Finally replaced the other droplink today. Took me a while to get round to it though!!
The knocking has completely gone from the front now so thanks for the suggestions.
I do however still have a knocking from the rear. Under brakeing there is a knock from the near side. Could this be the shock absorbers?
Any advice appreciated
Finally replaced the other droplink today. Took me a while to get round to it though!!
The knocking has completely gone from the front now so thanks for the suggestions.
I do however still have a knocking from the rear. Under brakeing there is a knock from the near side. Could this be the shock absorbers?
Any advice appreciated