Xantia knocking

walcit · Post by **walcit** » 16 Feb 2006, 19:40

I recently replaced the drivers side drop link on my 1994 1.9d xant lx. I replaced it due to some knocking noises I was getting on the drivers side, whenever I went over a bump or drove over a fairly rough surface. Problem is, it didnt improve the noise. Ive had a look around the drivers arch, cant see much. The only thing I noticed is that the handbrake cable had some of the rubber coating 'rubbed' away off it. Possibly by the wheel?!? (dont know if this is appropriate) Any way, What could this knocking noise be? I tested it the other night again, it sounded as if something was tapping a sphere somewhere (could be just the vibration going through the strut up to the sphere). I put the car on full height, and drove a little distance over some really rough surface, the knocking wasnt as prominent. It improved probably 90%. Please could you advise as to what this knocking could be? I am hoping it's not a strut cus I dont really want to spend anymore on this car!!
Also the hydraulic system seems to be in good condition, although I am not an expert!!

Post by **KennyW** » 16 Feb 2006, 19:52

Hi Walcit,

Did you replace only one side and have you carried out any other repairs to steering or suspension recently?

walcit · Post by **walcit** » 16 Feb 2006, 19:55

Yes only replaced one side because the noise comes from drivers side. No work has been done on suspension recently. If you go over a speed bump on the passenger side, there is no noise. If you go over on the drivers side there is a noise.

Mandrake · Post by **Mandrake** » 16 Feb 2006, 20:14

Lower hub balljoint ? Steering rack balljoints ?

Regards,
Simon

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 16 Feb 2006, 20:21

the other usual knocking is from lower swivel joint
regards malcolm

Post by **KennyW** » 16 Feb 2006, 20:32

As suggested by the other guys lower ball joint etc

oscarloco · Post by **oscarloco** » 17 Feb 2006, 14:46

KennyW wrote:As suggested by the other guys lower ball joint etc

I agree, lower ball joint. My ZX had the same noise and that was the culprit.

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 17 Feb 2006, 14:53

Add in Loose subframe, anti roll bar support bearing, engine mount, loose bumper and other trim just for starters.

Incidentally the handbrake cable should be secured so that it doesn't touch the wheel. I think this will sound a bit like a driveshaft joint failure if it contacts the wheel.

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