I picked up my 03 maxima a few weeks ago and ive been replacing everything in the front end suspension to try and get rid of an annoying rattle/clunking over bumps.

All 4 struts have been replaced, both front outter tie rods, both sway bar bushings and sway bar endlinks, replaced engine mount, replaced control arm bushings etc cant figure it out. I tightened the strut mount nuts.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...on-thread.html

 

Yep the suspension thread will be your best bet.

For me i found this thread and sure enough it fixed my front suspension noise i need new isolators.

http://www.shiftice.com/suspension_noises.html

 

Check in the regional forum and ask if someone close by is wiling to help for a six pack or something.

 

Pardon my lack of knowledge, but:

- What is an isolator ?
- I have a hunch, and if my hunch is right, there are four isolators (two "on each side,
for a total of four), IMHO.
- Am I right?

I have the same problem: Replaced axles/CVs, struts (but not struts bearings, unfortunately), LCAs, wheel bearings, and the clunk is still there .....

Thanks for your help !!!

 

OK, problem resolved by replacing the Right Engine Mount.

No more clunking. The rustling/lisping sound that used to come from the front right corner of the engine compartment is also gone. In addition, the minor vibration felt on steering wheel during idle is also gone.

The engine mount looked OK and passed casual test ..... I insisted on replacement based on info collected on this forum. Thanks!

 

Haa I was just about to say passenger side mount, that thing is known for making Clunking noises when bad. Glad you fixed it