Pop/clunk from front passenger side

M_J_C

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2005 HONDA CRV
AWD
AUTOMATIC
163,000 MILES

Front pop/clunk coming from passenger side/front right wheel area. Had mechanic check the front suspension over the weekend (I assumed it was sway bar links or bushings, etc.).

Mechanic did not find any problems and refilled the sway bar link grease. Soon as I left the mechanic the popping has now been more noticeable/prevalent.

Went and bought some jack stands today to see if there was any play left to right or top to bottom on the wheel and I couldn't notice anything substantial.

Made sure lug nuts were tight.

This sound happens when going over bumps, does not happen when turning. Sound becomes unnoticeable on the highway. Tried bouncing the front end to replicate the sound, but I could not hear anything.

Front lower ball joints were replaced six months ago.

Video of sound here:
https://youtu.be/g9QZK2V3bKM

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HMAC300

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Popping may be a wheel bearing or axle loose also when hitting a bump is normally ball joints so check to make sure they are tight and greased.

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Monday, July 3rd, 2017 AT 12:28 PM

M_J_C

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I checked under the car with the wheel still on and was able to move the outer CV axle and it seemed to replicate the noise. There was not a ton of play. I am wondering now if it is just a loose axle? I would imagine if the bearing was bad I would be hearing other sounds?