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Tue 2 Aug 2005 23:20

Mondeo: Knocking problem on full lock. - Ph0en1xUk

Hi, I own a 1995 M reg Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX saloon. Its got 166,000 miles on the clock, and other than that its in what I would call excellent condition for its age.

There is however a slight niggle.

When parking with and moving the car at slow speeds on full lock I get a VERY loud knock from what seems like the front passenger side wheel. This has been happening for at least 6 months. Its extremely predicatable and does it everytime.

Yesterday I took both front wheels off and inspected all 4 CV joints on the two drivesharfts. All are fully intact, including the gaiters. So theres no problem there.

This is where I am slightly baffled, the only sign of any "wear" I could see was a worn bush on the front passenger side wisebone.

Does this sound right, can anyone shed any light on this?
Is it possiable for a CV joint to be damaged behind a fully intact gaiter? I read that CV are over designed in terms of specification etc, and its unlikely that one should break, unless the gaiter fails.

Any thoughts would be great! many thanks

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Tue 2 Aug 2005 23:31

Mondeo: Knocking problem on full lock. - Civic8

Is it possiable for a CV joint to be damaged behind a fully intact gaiter? I read that CV are over designed in terms of specification etc, and its unlikely that one should break, unless the gaiter fails.

Actually sounds like Cv joint,and yes they can. though not actualy break.the bearings can just crack up.But from what you said they may have broken.So would advise you get it/them checked out.
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Steve

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Tue 2 Aug 2005 23:32

Mondeo: Knocking problem on full lock. - Ph0en1xUk

Okay, many thanks, is this an urgent problem, as its been doing it for some time now, doesnt affect normal driving at all, just makes a loud noise when it does it.

have any idea on cost of this?

Cheers!

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Wed 3 Aug 2005 00:13

Mondeo: Knocking problem on full lock. - Civic8

No idea of cost.But yes it is urgent as they can collapse leaving you without drive to wheels.
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