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loud clicking sound from under front cabin (front suspension)

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Old Apr 1, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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loud clicking sound from under front cabin (front suspension)

Ok guys just had my uppercontrol arm put back in place. For those of you who don't know I broke my ball joint recently. Anyhow I get this loud click as I turn my wheel say to the right and back out of say a parking spot. One loud click. I've had this click before the balljoint broke and now after the new one is one. Same Click. No clicking during highway or turning at highspeed, just when i'm backing or pulling into a parking spot???


clicking is coming from the front of the car.
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Mine does the same thing. check for tire rub on the fasteners that hold the fender liner on (or the fender liner itself). I used a crayon on the suspect parts and had a friend observe the wheel while i slowly turned and backed.
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Could be a loose bolt on the lower or upper control arm, where it mounts to the body. I have heard of the lower front control arm bolts coming loose.

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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 08:53 AM
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I got the same type of sound only at low speed when my front sway bar drop links were worn. Try removing the bolt from one side at the control arm and see if the noise stops.
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