Knocking noise from front passenger wheel

[MICRA GX]

when i turn to the right there is a heavy knocking noise from the passenger side wheel and sometimes a crunching noise and i noticed a bit of oversteering aswell dont know what it is, plus cv boot was changed recently so have no idea what it is???

 

[porkpie700]

It sounds to me like the driveshaft is finished, it was probably already on it's way out when you changed the boot. If the old boot was leaking grease then there's a chance that the joint was running dry and thus wore out. Pick up a good pair of 2nd hand ones from a scrap yard and fit them both (i'm my own oppinion even if your other shaft is ok it's best to fit your replacement shafts as a pair because they will have equal wear.)
A pair of shafts should cost £20 - £25, but before you pay for them make sure you check them. Hold them from the middle in a vertical position and give them a shake, if either of them make a knocking sound then they're no good so don't buy them.
Hope this helps. (Y)

 

[Noddie]

I would just change the nessasary CV joint mate tbh, not that bigger job and not expensive (20 odd). buying second hand driveshafts is a bit dodgy i think. just my opinion.

 

[porkpie700]

I would just change the nessasary CV joint mate tbh, not that bigger job and not expensive (20 odd). buying second hand driveshafts is a bit dodgy i think. just my opinion.

I've always used 2nd hand driveshafts on all my cars, i've never once had a problem. It's down to weather or not you have the good sence to check things before you buy them.