Clunk Noise?!? Axle, cv joint, struts, wheel bearing, steering wheel??
May 15, 2018, 06:39 AM
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Clunk Noise?!? Axle, cv joint, struts, wheel bearing, steering wheel??
Wassup evolution.net. I have a problem im trying to diagnose before purchasing parts to fix. Whenever I turn right, a sharp right I get a clunky noise. And it makes a very wide right turn. I just bought this car like a couple days ago. Noticed the passenger front coilovers had accumulated grease or something all over the coilover and inside the fender well area. And my steering wheel is straight until I make that right turn, then my steering wheel suddenly goes off alignment. But if I turn left again, the steering wheels goes back to being aligned. Until I turn right then it gets off the alignment again. Car drives fine in a straight line. Only when I make the right turn is when I get the clunky type of noise(sounds like blown struts) and then goes off of alignment. If anyone can give me a idea on what it can be that would be great! Thank you in advance!
May 15, 2018, 07:01 AM
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For sure get the front wheels pulled & on jack stands. Have someone in the car turn the wheel, lock to lock while you inspect the wheel end
If the EvO is on C/O'rs, maybe youre getting coil bind & pop! (possible blown C/O seals) Check the CV joints as well (cracks in the boots). Check the wheel bearing play before pulling the wheels! Check all C/O mounting points to ensure they are torqued!
Take pics & post them up
And BTW, Welcome Aboard
If the EvO is on C/O'rs, maybe youre getting coil bind & pop! (possible blown C/O seals) Check the CV joints as well (cracks in the boots). Check the wheel bearing play before pulling the wheels! Check all C/O mounting points to ensure they are torqued!
Take pics & post them up
And BTW, Welcome Aboard
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May 15, 2018, 07:09 AM
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For sure get the front wheels pulled & on jack stands. Have someone in the car turn the wheel, lock to lock while you inspect the wheel end
If the EvO is on C/O'rs, maybe youre getting coil bind & pop! (possible blown C/O seals) Check the CV joints as well (cracks in the boots). Check the wheel bearing play before pulling the wheels!
Take pics & post them up
If the EvO is on C/O'rs, maybe youre getting coil bind & pop! (possible blown C/O seals) Check the CV joints as well (cracks in the boots). Check the wheel bearing play before pulling the wheels!
Take pics & post them up
Definitely will do this tomorrow if it doesn’t rain here today. And supposedly the used dealership i bought the car from said the clutch has been replaced too.
May 18, 2018, 06:03 PM
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I suspect either a failed tie rod or ball joint. This could be dangerous! Repair ASAP.
May 21, 2018, 06:14 AM
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I had the same problem, I replace the axle and the clunk noise went away. however the steering wheel still shakes going highway speeds. does yours do the same? I did a wheel alignment and balance but it didn't help. I suspect that it might be my coils are shot.
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Jun 7, 2018, 08:20 AM
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My steering wheel doesn't shake at all. The steering wheel itself just gets off of its alignment when turning right.
But update on this. I went and got an alignment. Its better but the steering wheel still get off of alignment when making a right turn. Clunk noise. I am going to say its the coilovers. Going to take them off hopefully this weekend and look at them.
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