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front end sounds loose when make slow turn (mainly to right)

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Old 08-12-2014, 11:51 AM
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front end sounds loose when make slow turn (mainly to right)

What could it be some suggestions, when I make a slow right turn the loose or clunking noise in most noticeable. I have had strut mount replaced, motor mounts, even put new muffler strap and clips. Have new brakes, new tires (Nexen). Still that ever present clunk - 2 mechanics and still doing it. Could it be the CV axle boot, control arm, or the drive shaft itself?
 
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Old 08-13-2014, 09:29 AM
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Could be a torn top strut mount rubber bushing. Look at it from the engine compartment.
Could be that the top strut mount bolt is not threaded all the way down so the strut is moving around a little. Should be able to grab spring to try and move with jacked up a little.
Could be CV Joint, is the boot ripped/torn?
Could be the lower control arm bushings.
 
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Old 08-13-2014, 03:32 PM
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Thank you I will check it out.

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Old 12-14-2014, 02:35 PM
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turned out to be ball joints and end links she's got a strong front now
 
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