Why does my bike clunk when I change struts?
A new strut mount will pretty much fill the gap, but age and use will compress the mount until there is room to move and clunk. Compression of the strut mount will also cause loss of ride height as well as a change in camber.
Why does my Lexus strut make a clunking noise?
As I rule I usually replace the bearings and mounts when doing struts. Toyota/Lexus has had issues with both the bearings and towers making noise. Take a look at the spring and its orientation to the insulators, any sleeves on the spring wire and spring seats top and bottom.
Why does my car make a clunk when turning?
It mostly happens when turning in motion but once in a while when parked. Clunk/click sound usually only occurs once, or in a short series of 2-3 times, during turning. Video of this clunk/click while parked: Noise is almost silent at the strut mount/bearing, so I suspect it’s lower in the assembly.
Why does my Jetta make a clunking noise?
I replaced my shocks and struts on my 99.5 Jetta sedan with Bilstein TC’s a few weeks ago and now I have this very audible “clunk” from the front right side of the car. Oddly enough, it doesn’t happen all the time on bumps and the like. It’s almost random, but happens more frequently on bumpy roads. I will hear it on smooth roads too.
What makes a clunking noise after a strut replacement?
Noises After Shock/Strut Replacement: Causes. Internal shock or strut noise is uncommon. The most common cause for clunking noises over bumps is the mounts or attaching parts. Careful inspection is often required to identify the cause. Mountings and bushings can appear to be tight, but move slightly when driving.
I replaced my shocks and struts on my 99.5 Jetta sedan with Bilstein TC’s a few weeks ago and now I have this very audible “clunk” from the front right side of the car. Oddly enough, it doesn’t happen all the time on bumps and the like. It’s almost random, but happens more frequently on bumpy roads. I will hear it on smooth roads too.
Why does top cover stick up when replacing struts?
The amount that top cover sticks up above the strut tower is directly related to the amount that the strut mount (the fat rubber part on top of the shaft but under the tower top) compresses under the weight of the car. Mine were that way (sticking up) until I recently replaced them when I replaced my struts and used new mounts/bearings, etc.