Hey Tech or anyone, i have a clunk/click noise that just stared today out of no where as i drive. bought car off lot last week 72k miles. when i come off the accel it makes the noise and then a times when i depress the clutch slower speeds. no wheel vibrations so i ruled out CV shafts and tire rods. anyone know what this could be, and secondly if i cant get to a shop for 3 days should i be ok to drive?? i had the car jacked up a few days ago and no noise until today, 3 days later! car shifts fine so i didnt think it was a transmission issue either.

 

Based on my experience, the suspension control rods in the rear have ends on them that wear out. This causes a clunking noise when coming off the throttle and also can be heard when getting into it (but harder to hear due the engine). I just was made aware of this by my dealer who wanted a princely sum to replace them. I'm going to jack it up and see what's what and report back.

 

Also check the engine mounts espically the upper and lower torque mounts.

 

Has anyone be able to update? I just started to notice this on my 2004 s60r with 63k. I really notice it when shifting out of 1st and 2nd gear.

 

Okay Guys, I have an 07 and that very noise is coming from the front and its bad real bad. It only has 34K and I'm not happy.
I brought it to the dealer and they tried replacing the angle gear bolts with ones off a XC90 AWD (its a heaver car). Its not as bad but, it sound like it's only coming from the drivers side now. I ran it hard for half a day and I believe the sound is creeping back.
I will not increase the HP (ECU upgrade) till this is resolved however....

Can anyone else through out more ideas. I'm sure its happening to others......

 

I forgot this tidbit the tech is correct. I called IPD and they said:

1) Check or replace fluid in angle gear
2) Inspect or replace the upper and lower stablizer mounts
3) Inspect or replace the transmission stablizer mount

IPD carries a better harder bushing that woun't ware out as quick.

Still my question why is this happing at 34K Administrator?
Your thoughts please......

 

Also check the contro arm bushing. These cars are know to have bad bushings. I already changed mine.