Knocking Wheel

[chavez.j]

Hello, I hope somebody can help me. I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage and it has slowly began to make a knocking noise on one wheel. The steering wheel shakes slightly but the knocking is a bit loud and comes for the front drivers side. It becomes louder and shakes more noticably when i brake. I have changed the brakes in case one of the rotors was warped; as one of my neighborhood mechanics suggested but the knocking persists. The funny thing is, raise the front end and spin the wheels, I only hear the noise when it is on "Drive" and not in Reverse. Can anybody give me some suggestions?


Thanks.

C.J

[barbarian]

CV-joint problem. Still under warranty?

[chavez.j]

The car is still under warranty but I would need to call them and make sure this is covered. Thanks for the response Barbarian!

[bituerbo]

You've made sure all the lugnuts are tight? Failing that, as barbarian stated, you're most likely looking at a CV joint. I'd replace the whole axle... WAY easier and cleaner (unless you're having the work done).