Hi all, my series 3 has developed a knocking from the front axle at low speed and a constant grind sound at higher speed, when nearly stopped u get thump thump thump , whether straight or cornering, wheel bearings done recently, oil change also, not a clue where to start, help!!!!!!, have had a search on here and found nothing of use as far as I can see, simon
Noisy front axle
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Hi all, my series 3 has developed a knocking from the front axle at low speed and a constant grind sound at higher speed, when nearly stopped u get thump thump thump , whether straight or cornering, wheel bearings done recently, oil change also, not a clue where to start, help!!!!!!, have had a search on here and found nothing of use as far as I can see, simon
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jack a wheel up in turn and feel for playbreak in drive shaft uj ,feel/rotate front diff flange to check diff ,the first bit of play is crown wheel and pinion backlash the next diff gears ,halfshaft
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Free wheeling hub partially engaged?
I had a similar issue when test driving a series once and one fwh wasn't fully engaging
I had a similar issue when test driving a series once and one fwh wasn't fully engaging
