Turning Clunking Noise

fossilblue · #1 02-12-2005, 04:48 PM

I get a clunking noise when i am pulling in or out of a parking spot or going around corners. It has been only once in awile but lately been every time. If anyone has heard of this problem or delt with this in the past any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2002 Chevy Cavalier

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Classicrocjunkie · #2 02-12-2005, 05:02 PM

Prolly a worn strut mount... pretty common with those shitty 00+ strut mount designs. If you get new ones get 95-99 ones.

noshun · #3 02-12-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fossilblue

I get a clunking noise when i am pulling in or out of a parking spot or going around corners. It has been only once in awile but lately been every time. If anyone has heard of this problem or delt with this in the past any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2002 Chevy Cavalier

Thanks

Try torquing up the hub-nut. Has any part of the suspension or a driveshaft been replaced recently. Also jack the car up and grab both side of the front wheels and try rocking it back and forth and feel for play or clunking. It you have play then it 's probably a busted wheel bearing, if it's clunking with play it could be the control arm ball-joint, or tie rod end. Also while the front end is in the air turn the steering wheel and feel for the clunking but this is only if it is a single clunk and not a repating clunk. and this could be the steering rack. If you do this raise the car with the keys in the ignition turned one notch not running and have the window open. Try to avoid opening doors when you raise a car at one end or one side.

Classicrocjunkie · #4 02-12-2005, 11:52 PM

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noshun · #5 02-13-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

^^^ I swear.. everytime i am just going to post "ask noshun" damn you and your excessivly long informative posts... LMAO.... j/k buddie.

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