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1996 Dodge Caravan knocking

Tiny
DANIEL1OB
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 216,000 MILES
When I turn the wheels without moving forward or back there is a loud crunching from the front axle and when I start moving there is a knocking at the front as well. What could this be?
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 12:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it sound like dried out rubber bushings when you turn the wheel? Also, the clunking, does it change with vehicle speed, turning, bumps?
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 AT 12:10 AM
Tiny
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Not sure about 'dried out rubber' but it definetly sounds as if something needs oiled. The guy I bought the car off showed me receipts of the work that he had done on the front of the car! And yes, when I get to about 40mph the knocking somewhat stops. When I turn the wheels it sounds to me like its metal crunching (only when I dry steer). And I do know that the alinement is off slightly. Could that be the knocking?
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 AT 8:36 AM
Tiny
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I would start by checking the sway bar bushings. As far as the alignment, it wouldn't cause it.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 AT 11:31 PM

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