95 Lumina LS Van Front End Clunk

[lumina38]

Hi all,

 

I had a pretty bad clunk from the front end of my '95 Lumina LS 3.8L van. 75k original miles. It would clunk just about all the time.

 

I just replaced the struts and strut mounts with new ones, but I still get a clunk sometimes (less often) from the front right. It happens when I apply the brakes, when turning, going up driveways, etc.

 

I don't believe I installed the stuff wrong. The spring went into its groove correctly.

 

I replaced the inner sway bar bushings and outer tie rods as well. The outer sway bar bushings still need to be replaced, but I doubt that's whats causing this heavy clunk. All parts were original from '95. I did the pads and rotors a while ago too.

 

What could this be? Engine mounts? The control arm bushings and ball joints look good to me.

 

Thanks

[Addicted to eaton]

the lumina van is not a w-body. But, hey its the same concept. could the transmission mount be shot? Thats where my front end noise came from. also im going to give you some wild ideas that i have came across. is the sub frame bolts tight? Transmission mount superated? is the sway bar broke? hows the ball joint?

[ManicMechanic]

Check your mounts. My 1995 Silhouette does the same thing and I know I have a bad trans mount.

[95 vert]

I know this is out there a bit, but I had one that ended up being the hub/bearing.

Aftermarket hub would clunk turning and on takeoff.

[lumina38]

Thanks guys. It looks like my right ball joint is a little loose. Also, the front transmission/engine mount seems worn. If I let go of the brake, let it roll a little, and then apply the brake, the car rocks back and forth and bounces. I thought it was because the shocks were shot, but I changed those and it behaves the same way. Could the mounts attribute to this as well?

 

Thanks

[lumina38]

Turned out to be the ball joint. Thanks guys.