Knock under acceleration

[blackhawk2k7]

Hello All!

 

I have the 'VIN-5 EA82, 4x4 92' loyale' And since I bought it, it has had a knocking noise from somewhere in the passenger axle area. The only thing is that the knocking only occurs under any acceleration, sometimes it even affects my steering wheel. So I took a look at it: the tie-rod end was worn badly (this explains why when I make a higher speed left turn the wheel starts to jump-wobble so bad it wont steer straight) So I shall be replacing that as soon as Schucks receives the part today, but what would cause the knocking? The CV's look fine, no split boots, and no worn rubber, but I know from experience that even if they look good on the outside, the bearings may be shot... anyway, I would like some advice on what it could be and where I should be looking?

Thanks,

-BHawk

[idosubaru]

if you have a tie rod that's that bad then i would assume that's causing the knocking rather than two separate issues.

 

axle, particularly the inner DOJ could cause that if they've ever been rebooted or they're aftermarket axles.

[blackhawk2k7]

Thank-you for your insight, I will be ordering a new CV shortly

[NorthWet]

Did you confirm that the knock was from your axle? It is a fair amount of expense and work if you are uncertain of its failure. I agree with GG that the tie-rod is a likely culprit, and that it makes more sense to have one cause instead of two. He was just offering up an alternative, and the DOJ is not a common failure.