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Old 07-13-2009, 02:26 PM
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Unhappy clunking noise from front end

Im hearing a clunking noise from somewhere in the front end of the car. it only happens when driving forward, not in reverse or when idle. help please!
 
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Old 07-13-2009, 06:30 PM
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does it happen mostly on bumps?

sounds like a strut seat, or a strut mount.
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 02:44 AM
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No bumps dont make a difference, its just constant while driving forward
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 04:51 PM
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wheel bearing...

jack up the car and with ur hands try to "wiggle" and move the wheel around and feel for play.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 09:46 PM
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Had a similar issue when going slowly over small bumps. Ended up being the sway bar end links. Cheap and easy DIY.
 
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