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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Clicking Coming from suspension while turning.

So when I have the steering wheel to full lock to the right, and i drive there is a loud clicking noise coming from the front left. Only happens at that time like when i parallel park. But doesn't make it at any other time.

Any ideas???
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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i had this happen in another car and was a wheel bearing
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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I'd suspect the mounting block on the top of the strut.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rx-711
i had this happen in another car and was a wheel bearing
if it was a wheel bearing wouldnt i happen all the time and at high speeds also. this only occurs while turning to the right at full lock. if i turn the steering wheel half way it doesnt make the noise
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ohayou88
if it was a wheel bearing wouldnt i happen all the time and at high speeds also. this only occurs while turning to the right at full lock. if i turn the steering wheel half way it doesnt make the noise
You're right.

Dollars to donuts it's the bearing block at the top of the strut.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by clokker
You're right.

Dollars to donuts it's the bearing block at the top of the strut.
So time for new top strut mounts? I heard that a cheap fix is too take the shock off and spray it with some lubricant like triflow or silicone spray.... well thats according to my honda friends?

If not rb lowering strut mounts here i come.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Before buying anything, confirm the diagnosis...it's easy.

Jack up front of car, undo the four nuts holding the strut to the body, push down strut so studs are clear.
Now, rotate the mount block.
If it's ginchy and feels notchy, replace.
Lubricant won't "fix" it, it's worn.

If the block feels fine, reinstall- paying attention to the orientation mark- and move to another area of the suspension.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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if its just when turning, it could also be the lower ball joints, you should check that as well when your under there
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