1998 Toyota Corolla suspension

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To better assist you please tell me if your vehicle is a CE Sedan, LE Sedan or a VE Sedan.

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Thanks for the info. . .. . ...I want to make sure we are on the same page.

The clunking sound is driving and started how long ago? Even like you said, small bumps.

I have pic attached to refer to. . ...since some of these parts are called different things; I want to make sure we are saying the same thing. For example, I will start with the right side. . ..on a Maximum there is a strut mount bearing. . ..but it isn't called that on this car. So I can make sure we are saying the same thing. . ..please tell me by number what you replaced.

Right side you replaced what you call the bearing plate which is number 2 on the pic? Yes? And the bearing. . ..which is which number?

On the left side you replaced the ball joint, and number 2. Yes?

We can discuss when you get back with me. My input.

I recent worked on a 1999 Nissan Maxima. Replaced the struts and upper insulators. The clunking noise was still there. I replaced every part except the springs. . .. . .the clunking noise was still there. I replaced the struts a second time. . ...noise went away. These were Gabriel top of the line struts also. . ..so I was into the front end 3 times in a week.

My suggestion is to replace all of the components, 1 (comes with the strut), 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. The main reason is all of these parts play a part in the suspension and also have how ever many miles you have on the car. . ..on them too.

The struts as you see don't have to be leaking to be bad. . .they are in constant movement. As you saw, two new struts above.

Last, I am sure the mechanic knows, but the final torque is with weight on wheels.

Now I would still look my mounts over really good. . .you replaced the one. . ..but look at the others including the transmission.

After your review let me know what you think.

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If it were me as I said in the previous post.....I would replace it all....... Without being there to hear the noise etc of course makes it hard.

I can only tell you what I have seen and my experience....... Again, the struts don't have to be leaking to be bad..... The ones I changed were brand new............... But I would change all of the parts as suggested.

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Thanks for the update and that your vehicle is back running fine.

Have a safe New Year.