Knocking noise when turning left

[sheshell]

I have a similar knocking noise when I turn left. It also knocks when I go straight (after the left turn). What is this noise? My mechanic can't find it.

Thanks!

[amigo-2k]

What year?

It could be from the sway bar bushings.
-Ryan

[sheshell]

It's a 1994 Rodeo automatic. The knocking noise is almost in sync with the rotation of the wheel and comes from the RIGHT passenger side. If I press on the accelerator, I hear the knocking. If I let my foot off, it stops.

[Davejb]

4X4? If so a bad CV would cause this.

[sheshell]

I just read this article on noise and CV joints http://randrautoservice.com/service%...htm#cv%20boots
and you're probably right. Since there's a noise on the left turn it appears to be the right joint/boot. This site's advice is to replace the entire axle.

Thanks for the help and I'll update to let you know what it was.

Pam

[sheshell]

Now I'm told that it can't be the CV joint bcse the noise wouldn't come from the rear. Oh, well...

[Davejb]

You never said it was coming from the rear, that makes a big difference.

[sheshell]

You're right (I was thinking back right passenger). Any ideas?

[Davejb]

Axle bearings, something in the rear diff maybe.

[sheshell]

The mechanic said it was everything in the rear: bearings, pin, shims, side gear, etc. Says it'll be about $1600.

Anything else I should have them check while I'm there (eg timing belts) at 85k miles?

Thanks.

[xxcrowleyxx]

Originally Posted by sheshell

The mechanic said it was everything in the rear: bearings, pin, shims, side gear, etc. Says it'll be about $1600.

Anything else I should have them check while I'm there (eg timing belts) at 85k miles?

Thanks.

i was looking up under my back a while a go & i noticed that my 1995.5 rodeo has rubber mounts which are almost rotten. when i turn there's a sound & a feel from the back i'm pretty sure thisis the cause of the sounds. the leaf springs has rubber mounts (on both ends). Now unless u have a whine-ing noise in the wheel(s) that is a indication of a bad bearing(s). the next time you oil up or have the car greased, they are supposed to grease all the wheels or bearings too. so when u have a 10 point or a 16 point <whatever> grease up make sure they do the bearings as well.