unknown knocking noise

2005 TOYOTA YARIS
50,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRITTONSKUNK
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my 54 plate toyota yaris makes a knocking noise at the front when i accelerate arround corners or set off with the wheels not straight but this is the only time you hear the noise. Can you help?
Feb 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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This sounds like a faulty CV in one of the drive shafts, have this check first.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 22, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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BRITTONSKUNK
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thank you for a speedy response. i just had the near side one replaced after it snapped clean in two whilst driving home on xmas eve. guess ill have to get the other one done too.
Feb 22, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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