Order of Operation/Diagnose and partssss replacement
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Order of Operation/Diagnose and partssss replacement
Folks, Please help
This is how my problem have developed. I replaced all four struts with KYB GR2 about four months ago. All struts mouth are still OEM. Three weeks later, I replaced the LBJs with OEM joints (Wanna a hit anyone?
) No problem at all everything was quiet. About two weeks ago, when I reversed and put the gear shifter into "D" I heard a big bang/crack/popping noise when I stepped on the gas. From that day on. Every time I turn the steering wheel, the passenger front corner generated a rubber squeaking sound at first, and now has evolved into the clunking noise when turning the steering wheel while parking the car. the sound (clunking) also arose only when making a turn to the left at slow speed. And every time I step on the gas at the stop light or from completed stop. When I rock the car with the hood up, the clucking/clicking sound is very prominently heard from the strut mount and strut bolt.
Should I start out replacing?
1. Strut mount
2. Strut OEM ( I am think of going back to OEM)
3. Caster Arm (or Separate Bushing and Press it in)
4. Outer/Inner Rods.
5. Steering/Rack Bushing
What other option should I look for. I already took the car to three shop.
I'm starting to like the car and its running yellow light power. But the F..Cking clunking really bug me and a real major turn off.
This is how my problem have developed. I replaced all four struts with KYB GR2 about four months ago. All struts mouth are still OEM. Three weeks later, I replaced the LBJs with OEM joints (Wanna a hit anyone?
) No problem at all everything was quiet. About two weeks ago, when I reversed and put the gear shifter into "D" I heard a big bang/crack/popping noise when I stepped on the gas. From that day on. Every time I turn the steering wheel, the passenger front corner generated a rubber squeaking sound at first, and now has evolved into the clunking noise when turning the steering wheel while parking the car. the sound (clunking) also arose only when making a turn to the left at slow speed. And every time I step on the gas at the stop light or from completed stop. When I rock the car with the hood up, the clucking/clicking sound is very prominently heard from the strut mount and strut bolt. Should I start out replacing?
1. Strut mount
2. Strut OEM ( I am think of going back to OEM)
3. Caster Arm (or Separate Bushing and Press it in)
4. Outer/Inner Rods.
5. Steering/Rack Bushing
What other option should I look for. I already took the car to three shop.
I'm starting to like the car and its running yellow light power. But the F..Cking clunking really bug me and a real major turn off.
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