1998 Dodge Intrepid Noise when i turn my wheels

1998 DODGE INTREPID
18,300 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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T3PROTAC
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When i turn me wheels, when moving or parked, there is a loud clunk/thunking sound coming from the drivers side wheel. From what i have read most people say this is a CV joint problem, but looking at my CV joint the boot is still in great condition. I am wondering if this could be the strut bearing gone bad. If so: Is there any down side to just replacing just the one bad side with a "quick strut" complete assembly? If I do put on a quick strut do i need to worry about alignment problems, since i wont be turning the tie rod at all?
Sep 16, 2010 at 3:03 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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You can replace just one strut as for the alignment replacing the strut will change the alignment


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check inner tie rod end bushings
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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T3PROTAC
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Does this sound like the strut bearing or the CV joint?
Sep 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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CV axle makes clunking as you drive and turn not standing still
jack tire up and check side to side and up down
Sep 17, 2010 at 6:31 AM