Sid-hoist it up on a jack stand- jiggle the wheel on affected side with hands at 6-12 oclock and 9-3 o'clock positions. place a 2 x 4 flat under tire and pry up to check for lower joint. If wheel nut is not actually loose, any play is (hopefully) upper joint - easiest to replace. Might also find loose bits elsewhere- radius rod bushing, etc. We are leaving for the South tonight. Should be in Mississippi after lunch Sat. Might be heading into N.O. If you need a wrench-give a call. Might be able to wrestle computer from kids & get online this weekend.George -----Original Message----- From: Sidney White [mailto:Jeanon@AOL.COM] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 9:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: right front clunk noise
Ok, another challenge. What is the clunk on rough roads from the right front on a 1987 Westy with supposed 78,000 miles- second owner-ME. Bushing, shock, ideas on how to check. Sid Vicious |
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