Knocking noise.

Benbolo

Hello,

I have an 98 Almera GX and I'm getting a knocking noise sometimes when I make a loaded right turn, on a rear wheel. Would I be right in saying that its a CV problem, and if so, how much would one generally cost to repair?

Thanks!

Or in fact a bearing replacement even!

mike65

A wonky rear bearing is best tested by jacking the back end and spinning the wheels (handbrake fully off first!) if you detect any graunching/grinding sound and lack of free spinning its the bearing, just check the rear brakes are fully disengaged as well by looking at the disk/pad gap (do you have rear disks or drums?) The back end does not have CVs. I'd check online UK suppliers for a kit.

Benbolo

Nice one, I'll check that out tomorrow. They're drum brakes alright.

mike65

Remember to fully release the handbrake (put brick/block in front of front wheel to be sure)

Martron

Benbolo wrote: »

Nice one, I'll check that out tomorrow. They're drum brakes alright.

told ya ha ha ha

Benbolo

You can do it for me while I'm at work Martron!

Benbolo

Ok so I jacked up the car, the rear left spins, but not freely and there's a rubbing noise on every rotation, as in a rubbing sound that sounds like someone has applied the brakes a tiny bit. Theres no play in the wheel, and it spins straight. Still a bearing problem?