Clunk Comments

["Al Powell" <apowell@agcom.tamu.edu>]

Brian wrote.....

> I believe that I have the same problem and it has been driving me nuts for
> months!! Every time I hit the brakes hard a klunk is heard on the left front.
> Same goes when I have the wheels turned and I hit a bump (like entering a
> driveway).  I could not find anything out of sorts with the bushings etc. so
> your fix sounds like it may be my solution.  I'll let you know!!!

Just as follow-up, after the fix by welding in washers, an alignment 
showed the camber (top to bottom tilt on vertical line) to be 1/2 
degree off on both sides.  It was positive (outwards) on the right, 
negative (inwards) on the left.  The shop successfully loosened the 
sub-frame bolts, pried the sub-frame over, and restored the correct 
camber.  Evidently there is enough room to do this and re-tighten the 
bolts.  I am told this is similar to many GM FWD cars.

Now the car drives GREAT.  The front end is solid, and it is smoother 
than before.  An expensive but worthwhile exercise.
Hope it helps you, Brian!!


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