front-end clunk/rattle
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From: Welland,Ont Canada
That’s the best advice, Don has a link to lead you thru what to look for, trust me , and be encountered every thump clank and grind over the years and investigation is a lot less money then just ordering parts.
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Joined: 08-03-2010
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From: Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
So I've just started to fight this "front end clunk noise" on my recently purchased 09 HHR by replacing the sway bar links. I installed the Moog ones with the grease fittings. Sadly, it still clunks at low speed when going over small bumps. What is my logical next step, what should I try next?
I installed new Delco front struts but used my OEM springs and top plates. Mine is an SS. When I inspected the top plate bearings I didn't see anything abnormal, otherwise the parts would have been replaced. Still have the "clunk". Maybe it is the top plate ?
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Joined: 01-23-2009
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
I have 50K on mine and have slight "clunk" when going forward or backward over small "bumps" when turning to lock. I have the Moog sway bar links and the sway bar bushings are good along with the rear LCA ones.
I installed new Delco front struts but used my OEM springs and top plates. Mine is an SS. When I inspected the top plate bearings I didn't see anything abnormal, otherwise the parts would have been replaced. Still have the "clunk". Maybe it is the top plate ?
I installed new Delco front struts but used my OEM springs and top plates. Mine is an SS. When I inspected the top plate bearings I didn't see anything abnormal, otherwise the parts would have been replaced. Still have the "clunk". Maybe it is the top plate ?
Then: the plastic stops on the sway bar, on the inner side of the bushings, may have moved or disappeared. And/Or, the end links are the 12 inch variety and they are banging into the LCA.
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So I've just started to fight this "front end clunk noise" on my recently purchased 09 HHR by replacing the sway bar links. I installed the Moog ones with the grease fittings. Sadly, it still clunks at low speed when going over small bumps. What is my logical next step, what should I try next?