andyfreelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2017

• #1

So - have searched and read up and tried all the ideas but still not solved this:

When bearing left and going over bumps, a metallic sounding rattle from the front o/s wheel.

Have changed anti-roll drop links, checked bushes, checked for AR bar movement, dangled wheels and shaken the living daylights out of it - nothing worn or loose. Checked all associated bolts are tight. Pry bar in all joints and no movement.

When it happens it sounds like the front wheel is about to drop off.

Anyone got ideas ????????

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2017

• #2

Is there any movement with the drive shaft where it locates into the IRD? The bearing there in the IRD can wear.

It is not likely to be this, but if it is it is serious and can cause gears in the IRD to slip and fracture the IRD casing, as well as wearing the CV. Worth checking.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2017

• #3

Mine makes a similar rattling knock on the offside. I reckon it's the shock or top mount.

 

C

CJK

Member

• Jan 18, 2017

• #4

Mine does similar - but only when cold......
Have given up trying to find out why!

Chris

 

hovismon

Member

• Jan 20, 2017

• #5

I once has a rattle on mine that turned out to be something as simple as a loose nut holding on the undertray, worth a wee check.

 

teddywood1

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2017

• #6

It could be the plate the supposed to protect the disc from stone ect.

 

htr

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2017

• #7

Yes I've an annoying rattle from the front OS too. Gets a WoF [MOT] with no problems. Didn't a someone recently write about squirting the lower sus' arm bushes with soapy water and their noise ceased?
Have a ganger at this thread: https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-squeak.310342/

 

Last edited: Jan 21, 2017

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2017

• #8

I know Delphi shock valves can develop a rattle on small fast bumps. Large gentle bumps don't seem to do it.

 

andyfreelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jan 22, 2017

• #9

Thanks for the ideas, it was me that suggested the washing up liquid for squeeks / groans, this is a definite metallic 'bottle - hitting' type noise, strut may have to come off next.