clunking problem
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clunking problem
Newbie here, thank you in advance. I have a 2003 RX 300 AWD with 277k. I had an issue when i was turning and accelerating I would get a noise and feeling similar to a tire rubbing, I confirmed I do not have a tire rubbing. Yesterday that noise and feeling amplified. Around 2500 rpm car developed an extreme clunking even without turning. I put the car on a lift to try to replicate the issue and discovered my driver side wheel would not spin freely. Motor mounts seemed to be intact.
Bring on the big brains please. All help is appreciated.
Bring on the big brains please. All help is appreciated.
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At that mileage there could be any number of worn components. Sway bar bushings, sway bar links, control arms, engine mounts, axles or brakes. If possible post a video of the the engine running car in drive (car not moving), foot FIRMLY on the brake rev the engine up and down a bit. Repeat in drive and reverse.
Sounds like a caliper is seizing up but I'm guessing.
Sounds like a caliper is seizing up but I'm guessing.
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With all four wheels off the ground and the vehicle in drive, no brakes applied, three wheels spin. The driver front does not spin, even if i hold the passenger front. In neutral, the driver front is also difficult to spin compared to the others that spin relatively easily.
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At that mileage there could be any number of worn components. Sway bar bushings, sway bar links, control arms, engine mounts, axles or brakes. If possible post a video of the the engine running car in drive (car not moving), foot FIRMLY on the brake rev the engine up and down a bit. Repeat in drive and reverse.
Sounds like a caliper is seizing up but I'm guessing.
Sounds like a caliper is seizing up but I'm guessing.
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I am also about to change rear rotors due to sticking caliper but have rebuilt all calipers and wondering if i have a front right and rear left computer or abs issue. Eg a sensor cable. My rear rotors just arrived and will swap them over when motivated next few days.
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I am also about to change rear rotors due to sticking caliper but have rebuilt all calipers and wondering if i have a front right and rear left computer or abs issue. Eg a sensor cable. My rear rotors just arrived and will swap them over when motivated next few days.
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