CutlassSL91 Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Whenever I make a left hand turn, I hear this clunking from the front and when I turn it back to center it seems tto have to "POP" back into place? Any explanations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 cradle bolt loose/busted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcutty Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 half-shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Could really be anything, I know my cradle mounts blow, and need to be replaced. But I have 2 good half-shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 were do u live, if indeed it is the cradle bolts, because of road salt, they can corrode and pull through, causeing u to get in a wreck without warning, it was a recall, but the recall ended prolly 10 years ago, lol. Dont CV joints pop when u turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 control arm bushing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutlassSL91 Posted June 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 The cradle bolts may very well be a cause. The road salt here in Michigan is awful. Also, after coasting, pressing the accelerator causes a clunk up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeZ Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 My car just started to doing that today, I dont remember it happening b4 I changed my rods & joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 I had this same problem on my 88 regal, it was the bearings on the spring plate (attached to the strut) although, I could hear the noise even if I wasn't moving, and just turning the wheel. --Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutlassSL91 Posted June 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 I think you are right (bearing) because that's where it's comming from. How much to replace? $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 sorry 'bout the delay'd response.. I can't remember how much it was, but I was amazed with how cheap it actually was ... that I do remember. --Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutlassSL91 Posted June 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Let me know if you remember. The steering is really "not smooth" right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 here's the parts... Monroe 902994 (for the left side) and Monroe 902995 for the right side, both avaliable at most parts stores (advanced, checker, schuks, kragen whatever you have near where you're living) for 'bout $45.00 each, you'd have to pull the strut assembly out of the car, and have a shop compress the spring and replace the "lower spring and seat bearing" you can replace just the bearing, but it's nearly as expensive as that whole lower assembly. --Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Well, the clunk it probably your dogbone engine mounts allowing the engine to rock back and forth. Have you checked tie rods and ball joints? Jack your car up and grab the tire at 12 and 6 and rock it up and down and see if it moves. Do the same for the tie rods but grab at 9 and 3 and rock it back and forth, if either move you need to replace stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutlassSL91 Posted July 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 How much do you think labor would be to get the spring plate/bearings replaced not including parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFromColorado Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 if they have to pull your car apart, you're lookin' at a couple hundred, if you pull your car apart yourself and bring the entire strut units to them, you'll probably be lookin' at $50ish... --Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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