what could be making a knocking noise by steering rack area

2006 NISSAN
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SHAGGY786
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hi im hearing a knocking noise coming from the steering area i checked the suspension everything is fine it's a nissan 2006 ad van
Jul 30, 2012 at 12:03 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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are the tie rods loose?? as in worn out??

the bushings could be bad that hold the rack to the frame.

check the steering shaft, there is 2 u joints that could be bad

Roy
Jul 30, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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