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clunk 140-160 1973

posted by  Steve M. on  Sat Jan 18 11:13 CST 2003
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Noticed a clunk that tracked the vehicle speed -- not the rpm -- last time I drove the 145.

Felt as though it was coming from the driver's side front wheel -- I felt it in the steering wheel.

Today, I jacked her up and all the wheels turned normally and had no play. What to check?

Steve M.








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    clunk 140-160 1973

    posted by  someone claiming to be A Technician on  Sat Jan 18 18:17 CST 2003 [RELATED]


    What kind of clunk? Driving on smooth pavement? turning? accelerating?
    braking? is there a vibration? I suggest jacking it up under both the
    control arm, and then under the frame. Checking both ways sometimes
    will reveal play or loosness that may be overlooked.
    I would jack under the control arm first and grab the top of the wheel
    and shake in and out, then side to side, then the bottom rear of the
    tire 5 or 7 Oclock depending on which side your on, this should show
    any lower component play. Check stabilizer links and shocks {most common}
    or any foreign objects possibly a cat? {two in 86, possum in 88) the second
    cat clunked for a little while. My neighbors, Iloved that cat!

    Good Luck and Be Careful!!







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