Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi All,
I have a strange knocking sound originating from the front wheels, particularly when reversing and turning / when turning the steering wheel whilst going slowly. Wheel bearings seem ok, have checked wheel nuts, and can't find anything loose with tie rods etc. I am thinking it may be Kingpin bearings that are stuffed...
Who is the go to "Expert" in Gauteng who can diagnose and repair this?
Thanks
Bruce

I would take it to Ant or Michael. Ant is probably closer to you.

https://www.patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.p ... cw#p100397

R5-00 bet it's the auto locking hubs messing around. Half-hour job to open and modify it. Quick permanent fix

jip Ant is closer to you its not perhaps the stopper rubbing against the end?

I dont think so - not necessarily happening at full lock. I suspect it could be the Auto Locking hubs playing up or something like that...

ok have the same on my frankestein s4 will give you feedback soon

knock on both wheels, or one side , left and right turn or only one side, while standing or moving , if sound from right - can it be from play somewhere steering wheel shaft .

Can easily be the radius arm bushes. They click/clack if they worn when turning slowly, and reversing too, as they load/unload. check them for wear.

Been playing around with it. Knocking while stationary too. Will put it up on axle stands again and do more digging...

get a pry-bar onto all those links (control arms, drag link, tie road, panhard rod, etc etc) and work them to see if there's play or wear.