[urq] front end clunk

[Ado Sigal]

Michele_Deltergo at KeyBank.com wrote:

>So far what it is not, sway bar/bushings.  it makes the noise with sway bar
>disconnected.  CV axle related, it makes the noise with this removed.
>Steering related all is tight and within adjustment.  Wheel bearing is
>fully seated and held in place. (It is also new but doesn't guarantee no
>problems, just highly unlikely)  Strut mounts replaced, not them. Spring
>set on "rubber isolators) (pieces of rad hose) Still clink.  Tie rods new,
>all bushing/mount/end bolts all tightened to spec.  All is pointing back to
>housing itself and strut though I have a hard time believing there is
>enough room in the housing for the strut to move far enough to make this
>level of noise.  More when I know more.
>Mike
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Well, that narrow it down to the strut top captive nut or the cartridge 
collar nut. For captive nut, nothing works like a fresh nut and proper 
tool, while for the cup, (without dismantling) the large pipe grip works 
fine, although leaving some marks.

HTH,

 Ado