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I hear a faint clunk, cluck moving from a stop and sometimes when I am driving.mvanport - 2007 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 11/19/2012The clunk, clunk (2) happens when I am moving from a stop and I hear a clunk (1) when I am driving. It happens infrequently and not at all stops or drives.-
10/19/2010 NavAre you hearing it from the front of the vehicle?
Depending on the miles, it sounds like it can be the Shock absorber Mounting Bearing on the front struts. This bearing sits between the mounting assembly and the spring seat. Over time, it can get grit inside of it and it will wear down.
It is dangerous, not really. but when you have your struts replaced, make sure they change out the bearing too.
Symptoms will be a mild clunk at various times. Its caused by the strut slightly moving around in its mounting. -
11/19/2012 CalandrilThis could also be the breaks changing their orientation. Or at least this was what I was told by a dealer after demonstrating it to them.
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Give me some tips on how replace the upper control armNithya Moodley - 2002 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 11/17/2012How do I replace upper control arm-
11/17/2012 JimmCheck the 'How-To-Guides' feature on the AutoMD website for the steps to replace the upper control arms.
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My 2006 Honda ridgeline makes a whining noise when turning the wheel and it is starting to doing just driving.beth - 2006 Honda Ridgeline - Steering & Suspension - 11/13/2012Started not long after cleaning battery connection -
Does my car need rear shocks? I'm hearing intermittent squeaking in left rear of the car.cmrunner - 2002 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 11/13/2012Car has 150,000 miles. I think it's the rear shocks that need to be replaced. Do you agree or might it be something else?
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My 89 Honda civic dx is making a grinding noise. Hubby thinks its the power steering pump but I haven't had any problemsflynpiper - 1989 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 11/8/2012We recently replaced all tires brakes and front axles. And a new water pump-
11/8/2012 JasonCheck the fluid level and the power steering belt. Turning the wheel should affect the noise.
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Where is the inner and outer control arm bushings on a 93 Honda civicDdouglas3 - 1993 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 11/7/2012
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11/7/2012 JasonThey are attached to the lower control arm of the front or rear suspension.
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Occasionally it will shutter like I'm going across a wooden bridge, then it goes back to normal. During steady driving.john - 2007 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 11/5/2012Lasts a few minutes. Don't feel it in steering. -
I want to flush & replace fluid in power steering unit. How much replacement fliud will I need to buy?alvinhquarles - 1998 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 11/4/2012
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11/4/2012 Joe BoulayHello
You need to use power steering fluid from Honda. Gunk makes a compatible fluid for Honda and Acura vehicles. around one pint or so should be enough.
Joe
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What could cause steering wheel shaking.travis - 2006 Honda Odyssey - Steering & Suspension - 10/31/2012My 2006 Honda Odyssey has a shake in the steering wheel at low speeds and worsens at higher speeds. It also has load road noise but I believe it is due to the tires. I had the suspension checked out by a mechanic and both front wheels were "tight". -
I just purchased a Honda Civic 10' LX and after driving it the next I notice a clicking noise at the bottom front.Duniar2 - 2010 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 10/30/2012It happens when I change to drive mode or. Backing up mode. -
Squeaking sound when turning the wheel and small clunking sound.the batt - 1995 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 10/23/2012Sounds like it maybe coming from the belt?-
10/23/2012 Joe BoulayHello
Have you looked at the condition of the belt? Might there be a chunk missing from it?
Joe
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How do I replace my 99 Honda Accord ex v6 coupe axel?jdm89 - 1999 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 10/22/2012Well I just need to find out how to replace my axel since every time I make a turn you hear a clicking sound-
10/22/2012 Joe BoulayHello
Put vehicle up on hoist. Remove wheel that bad axle is connected to. Remove kotter pin for ball joint castle nut. remove castle nut on ball joint. Separate ball joint from lower control arm. remove axle nut. Separate outer axle joint from hub. Remove axle from transmission taking care not to damage output shaft seal at transmission . Install new axle, re assemble.
Hope this helps
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What is this part called?Tony201 - 1994 Honda Civic - Steering & Suspension - 10/18/2012I thought what I needed was a cv axle but after looking at the part online it's not...could someone tell me what this part is and what it's job is thank you -
My front side driver side of the car is creaking terribly.shifftali - 2004 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 10/17/2012. last year december 2011 i brought my car to my mechanic for i was experiencing a terrible creaking, scraping and grinding noise coming from the front end of the car. i reserviced the entire front end of my v6 accord as per dealer's standard suggestion at app. 105k ...
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10/17/2012 claytoncould be wheel bearings lets check this out by jacking the car up and see if there is any movement out of the wheel if so could be bearing. also lets check the brakes to determine if thats it sounds to me like a bearing thou -
10/17/2012 HouseCallAutoYou have a bad ball joint on the driver side most likely. You mentioned tie rods and motor mounts, no mention of ball joints. if the creaking happens while turning the steer wheel with the car not moving, that would especially confirm the ball joint. Bad wheel bearings tend to make a humming noise when they are bad, ball joints creak like a rusty door hinge, Bushings in control arms can creak also but usually only when hitting bumps. ball joints creak when hitting dips in the road where the suspension has the most travel and when you make any kind of turn. My gut feeling says ball joint.
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Does Honda Accord 04 6 cylinder come with a shocks or Struts and the best time I can change them.Fritz - 2004 Honda Accord - Steering & Suspension - 10/9/2012Shocks and struts
