Cool weather Thump?

I've notice since the weather is colder out in the mornings I hear a thump clunk sound when turning out of parking space in the morning. After I drive a few minutes I don't heard it no more that day which makes it strange. What could it be?

Struts and shocks tend to make some pretty gruesome noises when they are cold (and old). It could be that, usually not a problem.

Struts and shocks tend to make some pretty gruesome noises when they are cold (and old). It could be that, usually not a problem.


Replaced front wheel bearings today. Waited 7 hrs to let everything get cold, its about 40 degrees here today. There was still that clunk clunk noise when turning steering wheel standing still or moving. After about 1/2 mile noise stops. I'am at a lost. Any more ideas?
BTW struts are fine.

what year is your car and what area does the noise come from and do the brakes have any effect on the noise ?

what year is your car and what area does the noise come from and do the brakes have any effect on the noise ?


Its a 96. The noise comes from the front. Can be felt in the steering whether moving or standing still, brakes on or off.

there is a service bulletin for a noise in the steering after cold just turning steering without moving vehicle if this is the issue ask your dealer for billetin # 19-03-97 it requires you to replace the rack and pinion assy but not sure if this is the same problem you are having