Rear Driver Side Clunking
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From: Thonotosassa Florida
Rear Driver Side Clunking
This does not happen all the time but when it does I am braking to a stop. I begin to hear a clunking sound coming from the rear driver side wheel. The rate of clunk seems to be fast and then slows down as I come to a complete stop. You would think you had picked up a huge nail in the tire and that is what it sounds like. I have a 92 6-speed.
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Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Sun City West Az
Re: Rear Driver Side Clunking (TomsLT1)
It sounds like either a rear wheel bearing or u-joint. Jack up the back end and grab your tires at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions. Alternating,push with one hand and pull with the other. There should be no movement( like a very solid feeling)..movement usually indicates a bad wheel bearing. You can check the u-joints too if you have it safely supported by applying pressure at the joint by hand to see if there is any free play or using a large screwdriver (very carefully) to apply pressure at the trunion on the joint to see if is flexing.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Gallatin TN
Re: Rear Driver Side Clunking (TomsLT1)
Hi Tom.
I had a similar post recently, however my clunk begins from the start of the driver side rear tire rotating until about 50 mph. I don't recall it happening during braking.
The majority of everyone who read my post suggested either the u-joint and/or bearings. I determined it was beyond my ability to work on (time and material resources) so I took it to a shop. They confirmed the u-joints, but were not sure how severe the problem was (did it impact anything else).
Since I needed a new Y-pipe installed and muffler eliminators, I told them to get started on it and finish up with the exhaust. I should have the car back at the end of this week (if all goes well). As soon as I have more information back I'll let you know what all happened.
Bill
I had a similar post recently, however my clunk begins from the start of the driver side rear tire rotating until about 50 mph. I don't recall it happening during braking.
The majority of everyone who read my post suggested either the u-joint and/or bearings. I determined it was beyond my ability to work on (time and material resources) so I took it to a shop. They confirmed the u-joints, but were not sure how severe the problem was (did it impact anything else).
Since I needed a new Y-pipe installed and muffler eliminators, I told them to get started on it and finish up with the exhaust. I should have the car back at the end of this week (if all goes well). As soon as I have more information back I'll let you know what all happened.
Bill
Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Gallatin TN
Re: Rear Driver Side Clunking (hotwilzz)
It was the U-Joint on the driver side. Everything is fine now.... even when I down shift, the car doesn't jerk from left to right... very annoying.
Thanks to everyone for the help.
Bill
Thanks to everyone for the help.
Bill
