Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns

Clunk Noise When Accelerating During Turns

A clunk noise that occurs while accelerating during turns may be caused by wear and/or damage to the inboard and the outboard joints in combination. The loss of lubricant and/or the presence of contaminates can cause damage to the internal components of the joints.

Carefully inspect the joint seals for cuts, tears or other damage. Joint seals that are damaged may allow lubricant leakage and the entry of contaminates.

If inspection reveals no visual evidence of wear or damage, inspect the wheel drive shaft inner and outer joints. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection or Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection.