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Old 12-08-2004, 09:29 PM
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jostling sound in my right front corner

I suspect that it is my coilover that is making this sound, but it happens when the road is a little bumpy. it sounds like something is shaking, almost like shaking a piggy bank but with just one thing jostling around. could it be a wheel bearing? I thought it was my lugnuts but they seem tight.

I have the a2 coilover setup if that helps. what could this be?
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Old 12-08-2004, 10:16 PM
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My max started making noise very similar to what you described. For mine though, the noise's coming from the A/C unit in the front right corner. Don't know what causes it. It's very annoying too. I'll have to take it to the dealership to find out.
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Old 12-09-2004, 05:47 AM
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Im not sure if maxima's use these, but it may be upper strut bearings?I know that most Mcpherson suspensions use that inplace of an upper balljoint. My jetta used to make that noise and it was a blown bearing. Good luck
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I apologize, it is my LEFT front corner. driver's side! I will go for a spin today to observe any more abnormal sounds.
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it sounds like it could be the cv joint on the driver's side. it makes a sound during low speed when the car is in 1st or 2nd with a little gas. when the car is in motion and is decelerating from the engine, and then the gas is apllied to accelerate, that is when the noise is most prevalent, but at low speeds.
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Old 12-11-2004, 11:17 AM
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anyone know approximate range to fix a cv joint? from lowest to highest?
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