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Hi Guys, I've been searching the forums with no avail.

I hit a pothole coming round a bend and something gave. Doing the 12 & 6 check, there is some slight movement and I've replaced the hub only to find it's NOT it.

Problem is i can't seem to pin point the knocking noise when shaking the wheel at 12 & 6. I can't feel or see anything else moving.

Any tips? Thanks in advance.

steering arms
tie rod ends
a arm bushes

Had the same movement in mine until recently. Replaced wheel bearings (they were growling loudly) and lower control arm ball joints ... problem solved.

I have a similar wobble. I believe it to be inner tie rod end, which has not yet been replaced.

Thanks for the replies.

If i'm not wrong, tie rod would show at the 9 & 3 mark, but there is no noise at 9 & 3. Only at 12 & 3.

I thought it was lower ball joint as well, but i don't feel any play in it. I really should go buy a pry bar and double check it.
Or maybe i'll just have a go and change that as well.... hopefully that will fix it up.

Thanks guys!