Clunking sound passenger front
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Clunking sound passenger front
I’m getting a clunking sound on passenger front I just changed the sway bar link which was blown out but still got sound although not as bad
so what else could it be ?
so what else could it be ?
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2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
Since you've already replaced the sway bar end links, I'd start going in this order (priority given to the stuff that's known to break first):
1) Check the sway bar bushings (2) where the sway bar attaches to the body (subframe). On some cars the rubber bushings aren't molded into the sway bar and can wear out and become loose.
2) Check the control arm ball joints where they connect to the knuckle. There are 2 for each front wheel. Lift the wheel off the ground and use a pry bar.
3) While you're at it, check the bushings ie the other end of the control arms, where they bolt to the subframe. Once again, 2 per front wheel.
4) Check the ball joint where the outer tie rod connects to the steering knuckle.
5) Check the ball joint where the inner tie rod connects to the steering rack piston.
6) Check where the struts fit into the tower. These are much more durable than the control arms. The strut sits in a rubber pad, and there is a ring bearing that allows the front wheels to turn.
1) Check the sway bar bushings (2) where the sway bar attaches to the body (subframe). On some cars the rubber bushings aren't molded into the sway bar and can wear out and become loose.
2) Check the control arm ball joints where they connect to the knuckle. There are 2 for each front wheel. Lift the wheel off the ground and use a pry bar.
3) While you're at it, check the bushings ie the other end of the control arms, where they bolt to the subframe. Once again, 2 per front wheel.
4) Check the ball joint where the outer tie rod connects to the steering knuckle.
5) Check the ball joint where the inner tie rod connects to the steering rack piston.
6) Check where the struts fit into the tower. These are much more durable than the control arms. The strut sits in a rubber pad, and there is a ring bearing that allows the front wheels to turn.
Last edited by slammer111; 09-04-2022 at 06:50 AM.
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