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Front end knocking

52MikeH
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I have a M7 1.4TDI which has developed a knocking when turning right over any uneven road surface. Occasionally does it on the straight too.

As I drive over bumps in the while turning I hear a few metal on metal sounding knocks sounding from off side front.

Any ideas what I should be looking for or checking first?

Thanks Mike

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    Hi there first thing to check would be droplinks/anti rollbar links on the front as that's what happens when they wear down.

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    Thanks, I was thinking perhaps drop links.

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    drop links are only 8 quid each, make sure your car is jacked up even on both sides on axle stands

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    Drop links or springs would be my guess 

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    I would have put good money on this being on off side of car, as I was definitely sure that's where the nocking was coming from.

    Turned out to be the nearside ball joint !

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