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Horrible knocking sound on Driver's Side


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Alright, been driving the Lumina around town. And have been noticing this horrible knocking sound when I come to stop, take off, or go over a bump at a slow speed(like 5-15 MPH). It almost gives me the impression of the strut knuckle rocking back and forth, but I could be wrong. The nuts on the top are snug, but I haven't looked more in detail than that.

 

Thanks, Mitch

 

Edit: this is only on the driver's side

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Jack the drivers side up and try moving the wheel. More than likely its going to be a ball joint, but could also be a wheel bearing. But jack it up and try moving the wheel at 12 and 6 and 9 and 3.

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  • 4 weeks later...

Replacing a front strut mount is a cake walk.

 

so long as you didnt put any monroe or other low quality struts in there and the top hex hole that allows the rod to be gripped isnt stripped out

 

then its a walk through hell

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Replacing a front strut mount is a cake walk.

 

so long as you didnt put any monroe or other low quality struts in there and the top hex hole that allows the rod to be gripped isnt stripped out

 

then its a walk through hell

I bought an electric impact. that fixes that problem!

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The nut that holds the strut cartridge in could be loose(the one you need the W-body strut tool to tighten or loosen). I've seen this happen before on a few w-bodies after they had replacements installed. The struts on them would make some nice clunking noises going over bumps. Also, you could push real hard on the top of the tire w/ the car parked and hear + feel the strut cartridge moving around if you placed your hand on the strut/spring area.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Brake Caliper bracket is snug, Brake caliper has a little bit of play, but my understanding is thats the way is supposed to be. I haven't checked the strut mount yet its been too cold, but today I was accelerating and it made a horrible sound that almost sounded like something snapping and my Anti-lock Light is permanently light up now.

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