When does the rear suspension clunk or knock?
My ’05 OB 2.5i Wagon with > 153k miles has a cluck or knock in the rear suspension when making a fairly sharp, low speed (>70° – 90°) turn such as in a parking lot. It does it most of the time in a right turn and sounds like it is coming from the right rear of the vehicle.
Why is my Honda Civic making a clunking noise?
It’s common for struts and stabilizer bar bushings to wear out first among suspension components (especially on the rear end of a front wheel drive vehicle like you’re Honda Civic).
Where does the clunk sound come from when making a left turn?
It does it most of the time in a right turn and sounds like it is coming from the right rear of the vehicle. However, it has occasionally made this sound while making a left turn, just not as much. I have had a new set of tires and the right rear wheel bearing hub assembly replaced.
What’s the clunking noise from the rear of my car?
Q: Clunking noise from the rear passenger side when going over uneven roads or bumps. Hi there! So I’ve been hearing clunking noise from my car lately.
Why does my car’s suspension make a clunking noise?
If you hear a clunk when the suspension works over bumps, you may have excessive clearance in a joint due to wear. It might be as simple as a loose nut on the strut, or something more subtle such as a shrunken, dried-out rubber bushing. First, search online for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for your car that pertain to the noise.
Can a suspension clunk be fixed for free?
Suspension clatter is a common problem which generates quite a few TSBs. Some of these entitle you to get the clunk fixed for free, while others may say that the noise is simply a characteristic of the vehicle and should be accepted as normal. Regardless, this is a good place to start.
Why do I hear a clunk when I hit a bump?
If you hear a clunk when the suspension works over bumps, you may have excessive clearance in a joint due to wear. It might be as simple as a loose nut on the strut, or something more subtle such as a shrunken, dried-out rubber bushing.
Why does my rear suspension make a hard thumping noise?
Noises Over Bumps and While Turning. The classic symptom of bad ball joints is a hard thumping over bumps, and while entering a corner. Rear suspensions, though, are more likely to have problems with the control arms and linkages that connect them. Sway bar end-links are also suspect, as are strut mounts.