Re: clank!

["Barry J. VOX McCabe" <bjmccabe@iupui.edu>]

> I put my 1985 4ksq in reverse, and turn the wheel all the way (either
> side) while I back up to turn around in a tight space. after a few feet,
> I hear a clank once, at a noticeable volume. As I accelerate in a strait
> line after the turning maneuver, occasionally I will hear a quieter, but
> similarly sounding clank, particularly if the preceding clank was loud.
> I have replaced the front struts since I noticed this noise, but it
> still remains. After quite a bit of looking at the suspension, I cannot
> find any worn/bent parts, and I have replaced the steering tie rod ends.
> Still noisy! Perhaps the problem resides in the rack and pinion? I do
> notice a slight movement in the steering wheel on the primary clank. Any
> suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance.

My '85 Coupe GT has been doing the same thing.  I'm assuming it's the
strut bearings, which will be replaced here soon when I do the struts.

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