2004 Malibu Maxx

2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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MIKLYN
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I have a 2004 malibu max with about 53,000 on it. I had new brakes put on in March and they told me that the lower control arm need to be replaced because the bearing was going. Since it is under warranty I took it to the dealer they told me there was no problem I just had a oil change 3 days ago.,
I just noticed a thick coating of grease on both front wheel wells, don't know when it actually started it caught my attention today and yesterday and today I have heard a clunking noise on the drivers side of the car but it will go away. Everything seems to be driving fine otherwise. Not sure where to start.
Jul 26, 2007 at 6:57 PM
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CLY
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The only thing that comes to mind is grease from the halfshaft joints. Maybe torn C/V boots. that would also exsplain the clunking noise. does it make the noise while you are making turns or just driving straight?



Cly
Jul 27, 2007 at 6:56 AM
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