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Feb 4, 2002 | 08:03 PM

xtantmaxima

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Weird noise from steering

My 2k maxima has 28k miles on it and when making left turns at full lock an audible "clunking" sound can be heard and felt in the car. Is this normal and what kind of damage is being caused?

Feb 4, 2002 | 08:08 PM

imccasli

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Re: Weird noise from steering

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My 2k maxima has 28k miles on it and when making left turns at full lock an audible "clunking" sound can be heard and felt in the car. Is this normal and what kind of damage is being caused?

could be your CV axles....although they are typically more of a popping sound... if its only when you turn and is actually mroe like a popping sound thats probably what it is

Feb 4, 2002 | 09:36 PM

xtantmaxima

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so how bad is that and is it warranteeable (not a word, i know)?

Feb 4, 2002 | 10:43 PM

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it happens to me sometimes, if i'm backing out of my garage, turning my steering wheel right, the wheel makes a noise like a clunking sound

Feb 5, 2002 | 05:49 AM

DenMax

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Here too

I get it when I go over speed bumps and when it's cold out. POS struts.

Feb 5, 2002 | 06:04 AM

acMAX

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ever since r&s strauss f*cked up my alignment i hear this wierd
clunking/creaking noise when i steer hard to the left.

what the f*ck could it be????

Feb 5, 2002 | 07:08 AM

DenMax

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Hmmmm

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ever since r&s strauss f*cked up my alignment i hear this wierd
clunking/creaking noise when i steer hard to the left.

what the f*ck could it be????

Good question. I thought a long time ago someone here had some problem with a loose strut mount. I don't recall if it was a TSB. I couldn't find it in the stickies.

Feb 5, 2002 | 07:26 AM

Jason96GLE

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The clunking sound you are describing can be caused by a worn strut bearing. Check out this website for more info: http://www.motorvate.ca. If your car is still under the 3yr/36k warranty, I would bring it to the dealer.

Feb 5, 2002 | 07:38 AM

DenMax

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Good to know

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Originally posted by Jason96GLE
The clunking sound you are describing can be caused by a worn strut bearing. Check out this website for more info: http://www.motorvate.ca. If your car is still under the 3yr/36k warranty, I would bring it to the dealer.

Thanks will look into it.