Knocking Noise

BostiPB · 04-03-2006, 11:00 AM

Hey all,
I have a 2001 Cavalier. I recently got adjustable lowering springs on the car. Since then, when i turn the wheel i hear this knocking noise(sounds like it is by drivers side front wheel). I have seen some post on here with the same knocking noise and i have seen peolpe saying it was a cv joint or bearings. I dont know if this is it or is it just because i got the springs on.

Also when i got the springs on i had the shop put on my rims. could it be something with the rims?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Paul

Clarke08 · 04-03-2006, 12:56 PM

i got the same problem.... A garage told me it was the strut bearings and the dealership told me it is the intermidate steering shaft.

|WYG|SS · 04-03-2006, 01:45 PM

i would believe those that say it is the cv joint casue i think they said that when lowering ur car will put stress on some parts and the cv joint is one of them.

Clarke08 · 04-03-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by |WYG|SS

i would believe those that say it is the cv joint casue i think they said that when lowering ur car will put stress on some parts and the cv joint is one of them.

What is a CV joint?

muff34 · 04-03-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarke08

i got the same problem.... A garage told me it was the strut bearings and the dealership told me it is the intermidate steering shaft.

ya I had the same with mine. The clunk was not real loud just annoying and it did not sound as tho it was coming from left front it was just there somewhere . If I remember correctly I could feel it abit in the steering wheel when it did it. Anyway got the shaft changed and problem solved .$105.00 Canadian (from dealer) for shaft and an hour labour at garage.

P.S. Gm mech told me this was an issue with these cars
Note : this does not necessarily mean that this is orginal poster`s problem as it sounds as tho it may be an installion issue or other F.E. problems

Cavalier2000 · 04-03-2006, 05:32 PM

cheap coil overs do the same thing

blackwidow98 · 04-10-2006, 02:42 AM

i have that in the rear of mine...turns out to be shock towers

blackwidow98 · 04-10-2006, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarke08

What is a CV joint?

cv joint is the joint in the axle with the rubber boot on it

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