Front end noise

2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
188,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTWOLCOTT
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Getting a knocking sound in the front end when I am driving and breaking at lower speeds. Service 4x4 light has come on a few times but if i turn the car off and restart the light goes away.
Jan 9, 2016 at 1:37 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes
Jan 9, 2016 at 6:01 AM
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MATTWOLCOTT
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Pretty sure it is a shock or wheel bearing. Would a blown front shock cause a knocking sound while driving and breaking? Dont feal anything just hear it. Scanning for codes wont help if its 1 of these 2 things will it?
Jan 9, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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HMAC300
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sorry I gave the wrong answer don't know what I was thinking. check wheelbearing and brakes
Jan 9, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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