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Clunk sound after cornering
Sometimes after going around a corner or from a standing start, I have a cluck sound coming from the front of the car. Sounds like it's on the drivers side. It only clunks once. And sometimes doesn't do it. I looked things over, and nothing seems to be out of order or loose in the suspension or steering. I didn't notice this noise before I had an alignment done.
So, I went to check the differential fluid, since I haven't checked it since I got it and don't think the previous owner ever changed it, and the dipstick is stuck in there. I dont want to force it out and wreck to o-ring on it, if there even is one. Also don't want to spray it with some lube in case it gets down in the tube into the differential. Anyone had this problem and how did you get it out? Will lubing it up hurt it if a little gets in the differential? Any ideas on the clunck sound? What should I check for?
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1992 SVX LS-L: For sale 1995 Lexus SC400- Lexta Z Last edited by SpadedOne; 05-11-2010 at 03:04 PM. |
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
I would just force it out... Buying a new "O" ring isn't like the end of the earth
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
single clunk is a hard one. More clunking could make it easier to diagnose.
Keith |
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
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Any thoughts on the clunck being differential related? Sometimes it almost feels like it could be in the wheel. Front bearings, brakes???????????
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1992 SVX LS-L: For sale 1995 Lexus SC400- Lexta Z Last edited by SpadedOne; 05-11-2010 at 03:36 PM. |
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
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I am on the west coast but if I was closer, I would come by and pull that dipstick out for you! I will be 80 years old next month and I have met a lot of dipsticks! Keith Seriously, no idea on that clunck... sorry. |
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
Check the antiroll bar endlinks where they meet the struts. They have a tendency to be troublesome.
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
Could also be a busted/missing sway bar bushing, although in my experience a bushing departure is announced by a repetitive, slightest-bump-induced clunk-clunk-clunk that can be felt in the steering wheel and pedals.
dcb |
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Re: Clunk sound after cornering
I would guess ball-joint...
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