Front End Suspension

2004 GMC ENVOY
250,000 MILES • 4.2L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDYSBOBBAGURL
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I been hearing a noise sounds like a slight knocking sound coming from the passenger side front end when i go over bumps. I have checked the ball joints and the lower control arm. The control arm has about 1/8 inch play in the bushings. Does it need to be changed if that much slack is there? And there is a shaft that goes into the transmission that the CV Axle hooks on to. When I go at low speeds I can hear the shaft knock. Is this normal or what can I do to fix this problem? Thank you for your time in helping me out.
Sep 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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