2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager Thumping sound from front RH si

2001 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
81,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSHOLMES
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I am in the UK and the car is RHD. VIN is 1C8GHB1R52U503968.
My local garage (not a dealer) believes the problem is a worn balljoint in the wishbone (control arm?) but together we are having difficuly getting a replacement. The ball joint is a tight pressure fit into the wishbone. We did source a replacement but it clearly was undersized as it was a very loose fit. 3 questions really
1. any suggestions as to the source of the correct part?
2. Do I need to get a complete wishbone with ball joint and bushes already fitted?
3. Could the problem be elsewhere in the front suspension?
Jan 24, 2009 at 7:07 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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A Dodge/ Chrysler dealer would be the best bet for a replacement part, by vin# they should be able to help you fnd what you need. The noise may also be the top strut mount. It is sort of a bearing that the strut rides on that allows it to turn in the vehicle, I usually replace them with struts on those vehicles due to failure rate/noise problems. Hve also had tie rod end links make noise on those
Jan 24, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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