Clunk in the rear end.

[Vortech347]

It used to just do it once every morning when I made the first left hand turn *clunk* in the rear end and it never did it again. Now....

If I weave back and forth. *clunk* *clunk* I'm guessing a bushing is screwed some where. I'll find out tomorrow when I take it in. I'm supposed to show homes today so lets just say I'll be driving VERY slowly around corners. I thought it was something in the trunk so I ran home and emptied it out. Same thing.... I just detailed the car so I know nothing is under the seat. Plus the freaking car "shifts" when it clunks.... :eek:

Do you think running an auto-x course 23 hard times in one day has anything to do with it? :burnout:

[crouse]

Possibly axle bearings are bad causing the axles to shift a little when you turn corners? Hope it's not the bearings on the carrier. Have you had the axle TSB done yet?

[Dennis Reinhart]

It used to just do it once every morning when I made the first left hand turn *clunk* in the rear end and it never did it again. Now....

If I weave back and forth. *clunk* *clunk* I'm guessing a bushing is screwed some where. I'll find out tomorrow when I take it in. I'm supposed to show homes today so lets just say I'll be driving VERY slowly around corners. I thought it was something in the trunk so I ran home and emptied it out. Same thing.... I just detailed the car so I know nothing is under the seat. Plus the freaking car "shifts" when it clunks.... :eek:

Do you think running an auto-x course 23 hard times in one day has anything to do with it? :burnout:


If you have a 03 A it's probably axiles I would have them checked.

[Vortech347]

The axles were checked when the 3.73s were put in. A ford tech was working on them with me. Just for refrence whats that TSB number?

Thanks guys. I'm having a quick moment of peace stealing wireless while getting a bite to eat.

[SlkMerc]

Am I still eligible for any TSB's done free from the dealer?

[magindat]

Am I still eligible for any TSB's done free from the dealer?

NOPE. Cost is approx $250 + labor.

[magindat]

The axles were checked when the 3.73s were put in. A ford tech was working on them with me. Just for refrence whats that TSB number?

Thanks guys. I'm having a quick moment of peace stealing wireless while getting a bite to eat.


Could the C-Clips be f-ed up? Think the axle would be worse if c-clips broke.

Simpler - Lug loose? Wheel not seated on hub. Lug not seated in acorn?

Take the weight off the wheel to check.

[Thomas C Potter]

I believe there were 2 thoughts, parking brake components, and loose rear body mounts - like mine were.

[Vortech347]

I've lossened and re-torqued the rear lugs twice also thinking the wheel isn't on right or a lug is loose.

Luckly the clients brought their 5 horribly behaived children and followed me today. Yea its clunkin pretty good. From here to the dealer I'm going to take my time. If its a C-clip I'd hate to see my wheel and axle pass me on the freeway. :)

My car is covered under ESP. I think its either a 50 or 100$ deductable. I would take a look at it myself but I just don't have time right now. Its easier to hand the car off and drive my stang for the time being.

Thanks guys for your help. I also had the TSB performed when she was at the dealer for a month getting the re-paint and they said the inspections on the axles were OK. Maybe it was to low of miles at the time to know? It had 30k now she's got 45k.

[RF Overlord]

Just for refrence whats that TSB number?03-5-5

SlkMerc, unless you have an extended warranty, I think you're SOL from the dealer...

[Vortech347]

Sweeeeeeeeeet. Thanks RF.

[crouse]

Luckly the clients brought their 5 horribly behaived children and followed me today.

Hope your client isn't a member or guest here. Haha. Keep us posted.

[Vortech347]

Hah I doubt it. There's only what? 3 people from SLC on here?

I dunno about you but having a child walk off and piss all over someone elses bathroom at 6 years of age is far from a little angel. They need nanny 911. :lol

I'm leaving now for the dealer. I'll keep you guys updated.

Thanks again.

[Marauderjack]

Mine has developed a clunk every now and then when I put it in reverse since I installed the Metco control arms?? I've been meaning to call them to see what it might be....It never clunked before!!:shake: :argue:

Any ideas??:confused:

Marauderjack:burnout:

[Vortech347]

check all your control arm bolts, make sure none of them are loose.

Honestly I'll bet I could of fixed this myself but I just dont have the damn time.

They'll call me tomorrow.

My buddy there said its not likely a bearing or axle issue or I'd have a growl from bearings. Who knows? but if they dont' see anything wrong with the suspension hopefully hell dig into the rear end for me.

[Marauderjack]

All mounting bolts are VERY tight!!:cool:

I did install a new drive shaft but it was doing it before that!!:o

Marauderjack:bandit:

[Vortech347]

FIXED!!!

The locking nuts on the upper control arms backed off. I hate to say it but I should of got under the car and checked that stuff but I just didn't have time. Oh well. At least she'll have the oil and trans flush done. :)

[Marauderjack]

Were they the stock control arms??:confused: If so mine were so tight I couldn't hardly get them off!!:mad2:

[Vortech347]

Yup the stockers.

[Marauderjack]

I'm pulling the rear wheels and check all fasteners today!!!:cool4:

Marauderjack:bandit:

[Marauderjack]

Both of my lower bolts below the axle weren't really tight...maybe 30 ft.lbs. so I cranked on them a little more!! I'll see if I hear it again over the next few days??:confused:

Marauderjack:D