Odd noise in rear

[Dr.Fiero]

(and no - burritos were not had for dinner!)

 

But seriously folks....

 

Bulk of the time, there's nothing. But on a sweeping r/h turn (not left) I'm hearing a tapping/clunking noise coming from the right rear area. It's rate of clunk is in direct correlation to speed. As soon as I pull straight again, it's gone. Don't have to be going very fast to hear it (20mph + I'm guessing).

 

Since I haven't pulled the back end apart before on this.... what can I expect? Is it a set of tapered rollers? I'm thinking I've got a bad bearing if so....

 

Ideas? Warnings? Suggestions?

 

Thanks.

 

 

[marcusa]

Check the suspension, that would be my first guess.

[jdcutty]

I would think the wheel bearing is just starting to give up on ya

[SigEpCutlass]

You might also want to take a look and see if your Monoleaf pads are worn out.

[5speedz34]

I would think the wheel bearing is just starting to give up on ya

 

Yeah that's what I would say, but wheel bearings (at least rears) have never been a big deal on these cars IMO.

 

I would jack up the rear and take a look, chances are you'll see a bushing or something out of whack.

[Dr.Fiero]

We're not talking a single 'thunk' though.

 

It's rythmical, and road speed dependant. Like as if you had a rock in your tread.

 

I flipped through the parts book anyhow - looks like it's a sealed hub unit back there anyhow.

So much for repacking/replacing a bearing.

 

If it gets worse I'll just grab one from the wreckers I guess.