ldt593 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 I’m out of ideas. I hope some of you have ideas. I have a 1999 legacy (2.2l wagon 5mt 228k miles) I had rythmic clunking noise during low speed tight turns, so I had the cv axles replaced. The clunking noise came back. The cv axle came with a paper that recommended replacing the transmission mount. I did that. The clunking noise came back. So I replaced tie rods/ends ball joints control arms. The clunking noise came back! Some times it goes away and when I turn into a parking spot it’s quiet. I have been noticing a slight clatter when I let off the throttle and let it ‘hit’ the backlash and I wonder if that is related. I read somewhere if the axles aren’t completely torqued to 161 ft-lbs that could cause it. That seems like it would clung all the time though. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Does it happen on smooth/flat surfaces? I had a similar problem that turned out to be a front strut that was going out. I tested it my theory out by having someone bounce the car up and down as I put my hand on top of the strut mounts. Bad top hat bearing was my guess, but the whole strut was replaced under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldt593 Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 I’ll look into the struts. I’m nearly sure they are original. I only notice it pulling in and out of a paved parking spot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hmm. Take a look at the sway bar bushings and end-links too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldt593 Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 After more research and talking with a few mechanics, I think it’s the center diff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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