Posted: Dec 19 2007 at 6:18pm | IP Logged

Sorry, its when you turn to the left not the right. I did get under it today and check everything I could put my hands on but the only thing that I found that may cause the problem was the drive shaft. I could pull it in and out and it would make a similar noise just not as loud. I figure it may be my problem but not sure if it's suppossed to be that way. Thanks again for any advice.

Posted: Dec 31 2007 at 2:16am | IP Logged

ok one thing there is guys. is with the anti lock braking system is managed on single system for each one. and it might not be the problem but it could clear up some confusion. i have an 08 frontier and it bacame winter and i though this was a problem but when i hit the brakes or something i heard a knocking noise not all the time but when it seem to slip it would. its your anti lock break system kicking in and it will sound like a knocking noise and you deff feel it in the pedals. but its nothing to worry about its expected when all your brakes are managed alone.

hopes that answers some questions.

Posted: Sep 30 2008 at 6:37am | IP Logged

Sorry its a little late to give you your answer, but here goes..

I had the same issue on my Navara D22 (2004)

When the steering is on full lock there is a steering stop bolt which touches a plate.

So when your parking or turning on full lock and go over a bump you get a grinding squeak / clunking noise!! right...

On my vehicle they fit a domed chrome plated plastic nut covers and heavily grease the contact plate and the nut. So basically when on full lock the greased plastic rubs against the greased plate.. = no noise.

After a few miles of wear and tear the grease is normally dried out and the plastic cap worn away, so you have metal to metal contact.

To fix it.. buy new steering buump stops (plastic covers) should only be a few bucks form the dealer, replace these and heavily grease the contact points...

I also adjusted my bump stops down a little bit, in another forum i was told to set them at 25mm not 35mm it gives you a little more turn on thevehicle before the grinding takes place.. (But adjusting your steering turn is not for everyone, so make sure you know what your doing first!!!).

I am no mechanic, but it took me about 30 minutes a side to fix the issue, careful with the WD40 oil when freeing up the bolts... dont spray it onto your brake discs!!! you will find the bolts are a bit of an animal to free up.. but the fix is really easy!

Good luck