Clunking/knocking left rear

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  • cRyan18
    Noobie
    • Aug 2011
    • 17

    #1

    Clunking/knocking left rear

    Hey guys, so lately i've been getting a clunking/knocking in my left rear. It doesn't happen under acceleration, only at very low speed and usually while turning into a parking spot or going of a speed bump or something.

    I'm thinking shock mount or cv joint. Any ideas?
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  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    Anything in the rear suspension is a suspect at this point. Get the car up in the air and inspect everything.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • cRyan18
      Noobie
      • Aug 2011
      • 17

      #3
      gracias, i plan on getting it up on my buddies lift this weekend so i'll see what i can find
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      • E30_fiend
        R3V OG
        • Apr 2006
        • 7348

        #4
        If its an audible knock while turning, I would suspect a rear wheel bearing. If you find that to be the problem, replace both sides. The other wont be far behind


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        • russianman92
          Member
          • May 2011
          • 53

          #5
          Originally posted by E30_fiend
          If its an audible knock while turning, I would suspect a rear wheel bearing. If you find that to be the problem, replace both sides. The other wont be far behind


          Taylor
          I agree it is your wheel bearing and I would suggest replacing that cv as well. To do it you will need some make shift tools to get the bearing out and to push ir back in. I found that a harmonic balancer puller with a nut to fit from ace hardware and 2 steel plates from the plumbing section with 4 holes on the outseds and one center hole to put the rod through that fits perfectly on the bearing then cranking it in worked for me or you could get a bunch of perfect size washers bit you have to make sure it goes perfectly straight or you're screwed lol

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