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Clunking in front suspension.

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MIKEBP
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 132,000 MILES
My Chevy Impala is slightly clunking in front suspension when I brake, accelerate, turn or drive on uneven pavement. I replaced ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links and bushings, but it did not go away. Wheel bearings and drive axles checked OK. All joints on subframe, e.G. Body pads, control arms bushings, steering rack bolts, etc, seem tight. What could be the reason?
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Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 AT 8:04 AM

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ERNEST CLARK
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A motor or transmission mount may be bad. When you brake, accelerate, etc, the engine/tranny rotates on the mounts due to torque and g-forces. If the rubber has failed or a bracket has broken, it'll make this noise.
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Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 AT 12:01 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Struts can do it as well, and with 132.000 miles, one of em could be dead.
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Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 AT 7:51 PM

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