Clunk/popping in right front, HELP!
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Clunk/popping in right front, HELP!
In the last few weeks I have been getting a clunk/pop in the right front wheel area and I can't find it.
When it started it only happended when I turned or just before a stop under 5MPH. On the way home from CI VII it starting to do it when I go over bumps and up to around 40MPH. It happens more when I'm slow and turning.
I have read severad threads and nothing has helped.
I have taken the front sway bar off to make sure the end links and sway bar are not the problem. The clunk/pop seems to be less but I think the sway bar is helping transmit the noise through the frame.
I have pulled the tie rod end off the spindel and it seems to be fine. I can move the spindel back and forth with no binding or popping.
I have checked the caliper, shock, and mono spring to make sure they are tight.
Anyone have an idea what to look at next?
When it started it only happended when I turned or just before a stop under 5MPH. On the way home from CI VII it starting to do it when I go over bumps and up to around 40MPH. It happens more when I'm slow and turning.
I have read severad threads and nothing has helped.
I have taken the front sway bar off to make sure the end links and sway bar are not the problem. The clunk/pop seems to be less but I think the sway bar is helping transmit the noise through the frame.
I have pulled the tie rod end off the spindel and it seems to be fine. I can move the spindel back and forth with no binding or popping.
I have checked the caliper, shock, and mono spring to make sure they are tight.
Anyone have an idea what to look at next?
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Originally Posted by Dustydog
I'm slow
, did you ck the torque on the upper and lower control arm bolts? i've seen a few cars w/ the bolts loose, while your in there i'd ck the brake bracket/caliper bolts also
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I checked the torque on the control arms as well as the ball joints.
I also checked the brackets.
I can't find anything loose or moving. I have had the front end up on jack stands as well as on ramps.
I even put the stock wheel back on to make sure it wasn't the aftermarket wheel.
I also checked the brackets.
I can't find anything loose or moving. I have had the front end up on jack stands as well as on ramps.
I even put the stock wheel back on to make sure it wasn't the aftermarket wheel.
Last edited by Dustydog; May 29, 2006 at 12:00 PM.
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I just got back in from pulling the spindel off.
Pins are fine.
I think I'll keep it off and see if I can get new ball joints and a tie rod end on Tue. It's the Easter egg hunt now. :=(
Control arms and shock are fine.
Pins are fine.
I think I'll keep it off and see if I can get new ball joints and a tie rod end on Tue. It's the Easter egg hunt now. :=(
Control arms and shock are fine.
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I think I may have found the problem.
The tie rod end is not as smoth as I think it should be. If I turn it with an allen wrench it makes some noise without a load on it. It may be transmitting the noise through the spindel and into the frame.
I'll order a new one in the AM. None of the part stores have one.
The tie rod end is not as smoth as I think it should be. If I turn it with an allen wrench it makes some noise without a load on it. It may be transmitting the noise through the spindel and into the frame.
I'll order a new one in the AM. None of the part stores have one.
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Installed the new tie rod end and no luck. Still making the noise but to a lesser degree.
I don't know if it was because the front of the car was off the ground for two days.
Went to Auto Zone and ordered a new hub assy. It will be in Friday afternoon.
I don't know if it was because the front of the car was off the ground for two days.
Went to Auto Zone and ordered a new hub assy. It will be in Friday afternoon.
