Old96MaxMan

I am beginning to hear muffled knockings in the front end of my 96 Maxima when I turn and/or hit a big bump. Any idea of what could be wrong? I think it has something to do with my steering because at times it feels as though it is grinding. What should I do? Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

Do you get the knocking sound when not moving, but just turning the steering back and forth?

Old96MaxMan

Yes, but it is a much worse knocking if I'm going over a bump while turning.

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

Sounds like you need new upper strut mounts (part 2 in the pic, ~$35 each from Nissan). It would probably be a good idea to replace the strut bearings as well (part 4 in the pic, ~$18 each from Nissan).

Old96MaxMan

Well that might explain it since I just installed new springs. I'll look into that, thanks for the info!

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

Ohhhh, since you just did new springs...

Go back and double check that your top nut on the strut and the 3 strut mounting bolts are all torqued to spec. They may have come loose, causing the knocking.

Old96MaxMan

Oh alright. I'm pretty sure that they're all tight though.

michaelnyden

iTrader: (15)

how much would it be to replace a set of parts 1-7 in the diagram?

do you also have a pic of the rear suspension....not much to replace there I assume compared to the front...