FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Knock
Knock
Knock, which can occur on all driving phases, has several causes. In most cases, the technician will discover a gear tooth damaged on the drive side is a common cause of the knock. This can usually be corrected by grinding the damaged area.