Clunking sound

loopylou · 10 Feb 2006 at 18:45

My car seems to be making a clunking noise when I am turning the wheel at slow speeds, e.g. reversing out of parking spaces or turns in the road.

What could be making this noise? I'm going to take it to a garage to have a look but I wanted a general idea of what the problem could be.

shrek2 · 10 Feb 2006 at 18:47

I get clunking noises at well from the fron left. its probably worn suspension mountings.

cymatty · 10 Feb 2006 at 18:49

Could be cv joint problems.

loopylou · 10 Feb 2006 at 18:50

Do you hear that just a low speeds? I only notice it then.

loopylou · 10 Feb 2006 at 18:52

cymatty said:
Could be cv joint problems.

... and that would be?

I'm a car noob.

energy · 10 Feb 2006 at 20:38

CV joint is the joint on the end of the drive shaft - this joint allows the wheel to go up and down over bumps as well as be steered left and right whilst the drive shaft is rotating.

If the joint is worn out it will clunk as it turns, if you have the steering wheel turned almost all the way.

Draeger · 10 Feb 2006 at 20:40

Could be a wishbone bush?

Trackrod end?

Anti roll bar bush?

Front suspension spring not seated properly?

agw_01 · 10 Feb 2006 at 20:52

To rule out the CV joint, turn the steering wheel to full lock and drive slowly forwards and then backwards (doing semi/full circles).

If you hear a constant clicking, it's the CV joint.