[tsdoran]

I recently bought a 2002 3.5l V6 Pajero from Japan. I sent it for a major service to see what the knocking feeling was that wa coming fromt the front end/wheels, we thought it might be ball joints but cant seam to isolate where ts coming from.

Please advise on any thoughts on this issue.

Thank you so much.

[4ePikanini]

Check your stabilizer links on the anti roll bar

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[tonton]

The ball joints may feel tight, but may be dry - make sure it is well greased.

Are your wheel bearings OK?

Anton

[tsdoran]

thanks very much.

I will get those loked at soon and post back the story

[Oubaas]

I had the same problem with a 2001 model. After replacing the ball joints, lower control arms and steering rack, we found the problem to be a left front shock. The tested the shock, and it was in perfect condition, but had a knock. After I replaced the front shocks, problem was solved.

[Gemaskerde Tuinvurk]

When does the knocking sound manifest? When the wheel articulates (e.g. Over speed bumps) or under normal level road driving?

[cawleydavid]

I am having the same problem, very frustrating as I have just had ALL the suspension bushes replaced and expected that to do the trick. When I went back to the guy who replaced the bushes, he seemed to think the Shock Absorber was the culprit. Will let you know how I get on!!!

[Stephan]

I replaced front shocks and stabiliser links. The knocking sound still occurs when hitting rumble strips, small bumps or rocks on gravel roads.

I will get the ball joints and anti roll bar bushes lubricated and report back.

[4ePikanini]

lubricating is unlikely to eliminate a knock. A knock is play somewhere.

[Nismo]

Like 4e said. Check stabiliser link. I had the same issue with my 2005 model.

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