Loud Knock on Deceleration
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Loud Knock on Deceleration
Recently, I've been feeling/hearing a loud knock coming from the front driver's side tire when coming to a stop. It happens mostly when coming from highway speeds to a slow stop. When it's cold or when hard breaking, it doesn't do it. It's almost as if a piece of metal is banging against the axle or body. I've looked underneath and everything seems intact.
I guess I'll have to take it to a dealer, but I'd like a better idea of what to tell them. Any ideas?
I guess I'll have to take it to a dealer, but I'd like a better idea of what to tell them. Any ideas?
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i don't have a lot of experience, but i would start with checking ball joint(s), tie rod(s),track bar, strut and shock tower for looseness. possibly check brake pad condition as well. and what has been suggested with the shock.
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Mine is doing the same thing. It seems only to do it while slowing from 50+ I checked the shocks,towers and every other part up front and have no clue what it is...and of course when i have the dealership look at it, it didn't do it! its only once in awhile. If you find out what it is please pass it along!
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Thanks for your input.
I took it in for 75k mi service and to look at the front end and specifically included your suggestions. The dealer did the service and didn't find anything wrong. I haven't heard the noise since.
I'll just have to take it back when it starts again.
I took it in for 75k mi service and to look at the front end and specifically included your suggestions. The dealer did the service and didn't find anything wrong. I haven't heard the noise since.
I'll just have to take it back when it starts again.
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Update
Well it happened again. This time I insisted that the tech go for a ride with me. In a driving rain, I found a spot where I turned off the engine and drifted down the road. The sound and vibration couldn't hide.
And the winner is.. a rusty u-joint, driver's side! Now everything is smooth.
And the winner is.. a rusty u-joint, driver's side! Now everything is smooth.
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