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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 09:39 AM
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I have a definite clunk in my pass rear. Any ideas what it my be? TY
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 02:44 AM
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Eject passenger if they have a noisy rear. <LOL>
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 06:10 AM
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Have you checked sway bar bushings and end links?

Mine was a loose nut on top of the strut.
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 01:19 PM
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Have you checked sway bar bushings and end links?

Mine was a loose nut on top of the strut.
Yes the sway bar and end links are good. How do you access the nut at the top of the strut ?? LMK TY
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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Did you figure out how to access the top but if the strut? My car (es350 6th gen) is making the same noise
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 06:12 PM
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Did you figure out how to access the top but if the strut? My car (es350 6th gen) is making the same noise
You open the hood......
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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You have to remove the rear seats and the rear deck tray
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