[urq] front end clunk

[i.rautenberg at waratap.com]

BTDT too!  Although it's not a 'subtle' clunk in any way IMO.  Mike,  
did you replace these bolts when you renewed the suspension? If  
they're not tighened properly, then the strut housings literally rest  
on the balljoint and move when hitting any bumps or other undulations  
in the road. IIRC, the top of the ball joint should be just a  
millimeter or two above the clamp of the strut housing.

Certainlyt worth a look.

Ingo

Quoting "bhowell at rmi.net" <bhowell at rmi.net>:

> How about the Ball Joint moving in the control arm?
>
> Ben
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> Original Message:
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> From:  Michele_Deltergo at KeyBank.com
> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:57:59 -0400
> To: UrQ at AUDIFANS.COM
> Subject: Re: [urq] front end clunk
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> 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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