front offside knocking

[joebarr]

My 1989 260e has recently developed an offside front knock when the steering wheel is turned clockwise. Any ideas please. Also the front offside tyre is starting to wear unevenly on the outer side.

 

[jibcl500]

Bottom ball joint at a guess.

jib

 

[television]

As Jib above,, do not leave it too long

 

[jibcl500]

As Jib above,, do not leave it too long

Yer because the pop out!!!! and then it gets expensive.

jib

 

[television]

Yer because the pop out!!!! and then it gets expensive.

jib

That is what happens,,"just like that"