Rattle or clunk type sound from driver's front wheel well
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Rattle or clunk type sound from driver's front wheel well
I am having an increasing rattle or clunk type sound from driver's front wheel well. Also have a click type sound from same area when I apply the brakes. I envision something loose in the strut or ball joint area or maybe a loose brake component.
Been out of a job for a few months so I really would like to avoid the Dealer cost. ANY ideas????? Thanks for any help.
Been out of a job for a few months so I really would like to avoid the Dealer cost. ANY ideas????? Thanks for any help.
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I've got a similar rattle/clunk in the rear. My first guess is the stabilizer link (endlink). I'm going to check mine out tomorrow and will let you know. I don't have the clicking sound though.
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^^make sure the end links are cinched up tight. even a slight "looseness" from the bolt (we're talking less than a 1/4 turn) can create a horrible rattle.
OP when does your rattle/clunk occur? speed bumps? driveways?
click when brakes applied? hard braking or normal braking?
OP when does your rattle/clunk occur? speed bumps? driveways?
click when brakes applied? hard braking or normal braking?
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I am having an increasing rattle or clunk type sound from driver's front wheel well. Also have a click type sound from same area when I apply the brakes. I envision something loose in the strut or ball joint area or maybe a loose brake component.
Been out of a job for a few months so I really would like to avoid the Dealer cost. ANY ideas????? Thanks for any help.
Been out of a job for a few months so I really would like to avoid the Dealer cost. ANY ideas????? Thanks for any help.
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It sounds like metal rubbing when slowing down/light braking
You can sit next to the wheels- hold the top spoke of the rim and pull it in and out- you can feel the wheel move
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Thanks for all the advice. The culprit is the upper control arm ball joint. When i jacked it up the top of the wheel would move in and out and the ball joint was visibly moving significantly.
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