Front suspension knocking when on full lock

Tony P Clark · Post by **Tony P Clark** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:39 pm

I have had a clunking noise from my front suspension when turning on full lock in both forwards and reverse for a couple of months. The local dealer has replaced some of the suspension parts, don't know which bits, but it's still knocking. Anyone else had this yet?

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Sat Aug 30, 2003 9:25 am

Just had the same problem on my 3 year old Mondeo. Garage relace suspension bushes. Problem gone. If thats any help

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:36 pm

Mine "groans" loudly on full right hand lock, but not left hand. What do you reckon that is, same problem?

ironman · Post by **ironman** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:03 am

I have had a clunking noise from my front suspension when turning on full lock in both forwards and reverse for a couple of months. The local dealer has replaced some of the suspension parts, don't know which bits, but it's still knocking. Anyone else had this yet?

is ur rims the correct offset?

clarelee · Post by **clarelee** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 6:43 pm

Take a loot at peugeotlogic.com.au under the workshop section, they discribe a fault like that due to weak components.

some of the text from them is below,

(http://users.tpg.com.au/users/reniel/wo ... rkshop.htm)

(Document created: 08.02.2003

Last modified: 17.05.2003

Models concerned: 206 GTi and 206 CC 2 litre

Symptoms: Knocking noise from the front of the vehicle when turning corners under light acceleration. The noise usually stops as soon as the brake is slightly applied. In all the cases known to us the knock could not be heard when driving straight and over bumps.

Cause: Play in the front inner joint of the suspension control arm.

Checking: It may not be possible to detect the play with the car on a hoist with the suspension fully extended.
It is therefore best to detach the balljoint from the hub; the smallest amount of play will then become easily noticeable.

Note: Several of these joints had to be replaced to date. It appears there is a general weakness in that area, as in all cases known to us, the bearing failure occurred at very low mileage.
Worth keeping an eye on!

New Note: Since the creation of this document many more joint failures have occurred. One vehicle had to have 2 joints replaced with 12 000km on the clock. Without any doubt, there is a problem with these parts. Peugeot owners with noise in the front suspension should have the control arms checked by a technician.

Part number: P352379

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:14 pm

Thanks mate

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 2:04 am

Take a loot at peugeotlogic.

Peugeot LOGIC?

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 2:07 am

I have one

Fault: Customer reported leaky roof
Fix: Give customer umbrella

Fault: Customer reported squeeky brakes
Fix: Oil or grease brakes

Fault: Customer reported faults that we cant fix
Fix Dont do anything, just say its all done

Fault: Customer is always in here complaining
Fix: Find new customer

teddy206 GTi · Post by **teddy206 GTi** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:01 pm

that's a quality site!!

Apparently cars with a luggage net are subject to a inspection when in for service to allow them to attach a label to highlight the dangers of using a luggage net!!!!!!!!

clarelee · Post by **clarelee** » Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:37 am

PeugeotLogic are probably the only people willing to admit there are faults with the car, most of the others blame the 'meatware'

I don't agree with their RD3 radio fault bit though.