Two Severe Knocks

[djinuk 2]

I have 2 severe knocks on my car, one being when hitting bumps, or more so when coming off a speedbump, it feels like the steering knocks. however i was told i have a worn ball joint, is this likely to be the cause. Also i have a loud knock when turning right, the knock is very loud and prounced and i feel it through the steering. any advice please.

[johny105_y2k 1]

balljoints yes most likely wishbones. see if you can decipher which side the knock on the bump comes from

also check the iner arch for grease as you may have a split driveshaft boot which could be the right hand bend knocking.

johny

[j_turnell 134 3 Cars]

Could be a droplink, worth while also to check your subframe bolts aren't loose as this is a common problem.

[EdCherry 34 1 Cars]

Id go for a drop link, often wear and tear item, costs you about £11 a side and i'd always replace them in pairs!

[JimboIASCA 0]

Id go for a drop link, often wear and tear item, costs you about £11 a side and i'd always replace them in pairs!

 

did you solve this one chap?

 

Sounds similar to the issue i'm having................

[M@tt 77]

easy check to see whether its your drop liks is to disconnect them from the ARB and take it for a quick spin.

 

Just undo the nut holding the drop link onto the ARB and using a jack handle lever the ARB down and pop pop the drop link out. With both disconnected just bend the ARB up slightly out of the way and away you go

[Masekwm 2]

Same problem here, I'm going to try what Matt suggested and if it's a droplink (again!) replace them with Motaquip items.

[pugdamo 111 2 Cars]

Id say drop link or ball joint is the knocking over bumps and the knocking when turning is more than likely a driveshaft. Easiest way to check the drop link is to get both front wheels off the floor and pull up and down on the anti-roll bar next to where the drop link is fixed,you will feel free play in it,its a very common problem on 205's. As for the driveshaft if its more of a click click click id say definatly driveshaft,stop somewhere with alot of room and pull away on a hard lock,if its when turning left its the o/s driveshaft and if its when turning right its the n/s.