My vehicle has a noticeable "clunk" on turns. If I turn left, it's always about the same point in the turn, and if I turn right, it sometimes clunks but always clunks if I turn left, then right.
Since I pulled the joint free (just the joint inside the bolt) to do the strut assembly (below), I first suspected the CV axles as I thought I may have damaged them somehow despite doing everything properly, but now I'm questioning the steering rack, as the clunk is not rotational whatsoever. However, I cannot replicate this clunk on jackstands or while parked, only while driving, which takes me back to the axles. At high speeds there is also a pretty faint vibrating that wasn't there before but I also have engine issues so I can't determine if that's related to the clunk at all, it feels more engine related.
Relevant work I have done in the last 5,000 miles includes:
Strut assembly (entire)
Inner/outer tie rods
Sway bar links
Work done within 60,000 miles includes:
Control arms
Ball joints
CV axles
I have verified that control arms and ball joints appear and operate as expected. I also do not have any of the typical expected symptoms of bad wheel bearings though I haven't ruled it out. There is no play in the tires, the entire suspension is solid and torqued to spec.
If I can get a recording of this noise I will add it. Thank you!
Since I pulled the joint free (just the joint inside the bolt) to do the strut assembly (below), I first suspected the CV axles as I thought I may have damaged them somehow despite doing everything properly, but now I'm questioning the steering rack, as the clunk is not rotational whatsoever. However, I cannot replicate this clunk on jackstands or while parked, only while driving, which takes me back to the axles. At high speeds there is also a pretty faint vibrating that wasn't there before but I also have engine issues so I can't determine if that's related to the clunk at all, it feels more engine related.
Relevant work I have done in the last 5,000 miles includes:
Strut assembly (entire)
Inner/outer tie rods
Sway bar links
Work done within 60,000 miles includes:
Control arms
Ball joints
CV axles
I have verified that control arms and ball joints appear and operate as expected. I also do not have any of the typical expected symptoms of bad wheel bearings though I haven't ruled it out. There is no play in the tires, the entire suspension is solid and torqued to spec.
If I can get a recording of this noise I will add it. Thank you!
Aug 20, 2024 at 10:27 PM
