Front right wheel is clunking over small bumps. What do you guys think it is?

 

Strut mount..

 

Had this problem twice and both times replaced and covered by warranty. dealer said they found a leak in the strut...

 

Driver error...

 

I had this same problem last week. I thought it was the strut as well but it turned out to be the passenger side engine mount...

 

Is the strut mount covered under extended warranty?

 

yes, strut covered under extended warranty

 

It is probably the Strut Mounts, but I had the Mounts, Struts and Anti Sway Bar End Links replaced, just to make sure.

 

But are they going to charge me the struts if they replace it all? I'd rather just have them replace everything, and but sensa-trac struts, cause that is not covered.

 

I'm having the same issue. The strut and strut mount were replaced a week ago, so I'm assuming that's not the problem. Any other ideas?

Unfortunately, I can't take it back to the shop that did the work because I just bought the car and the guy I bought it from had it done three days before I bought it.

 

The engine mounts on a 6th Gen are almost center front and rear???

 

Could also be the strut, i've done quite a few under warranty for clunking. Also, the steering rack, i've done 2 for clunking. Raise both front wheels off the car and grab the suspect tire and firmly try to turn it like your trying to steer left then to the right but not enought to actually turn the steering wheel. See if theres any play or clunking.

 

Ok, it's the front strut. Not under warranty.

Should I replace them with OEM shocks or monroe sensatrac, or KYB??? (stock setup, not going to change that ever).
Nissan asks 143 front, and sensatrac are 177 (Canadian$). So sensatrac are more expensive, but lifetime warranty I think. Go OEM or monroe ?!? which one is better? I'd change the rear too, but nissan is 126 each and monroe is 50 so thats better.

EDIT: Autopartsway.ca has the KYB GR2 for 80 can each shipped (so thats great) , autopartseh.com has the fronts for 100 and rear for 74 so if I can get them to pricematch fronts, it would be good.

What about KYB GR2 as replacement for OEM? Get those or just get OEM? OEM is 538+tax and KYB would be 308+tax, so thats 230$ cheaper.

Worth getting the nissan bearings for the front struts or any other parts while I do this job?

Thanks

 

As much as im gun-ho for OEM parts i would strongly recommend the KYBs. I had stocks, then when those went i put on KYBs from tirerack.com and i noticed a very nice improvement. Still rides really comfy but less bouncier when your floatin on the freeway but not as firm to make it feel any bumpier. Plus they're a great deal.

As far as bearings go, thats on you. I think we sell em for 52 bucks each last time i checked. Also get some dust boots if your trynna keep it nice and clean.

 

Would you replace all 4? not worth changing only the front um?

 

Monroe SensaTrac struts. I have them and they are great. Cost a little more but they are worth it.

 

Is it normal that the front ones cost as much as the nissan ones, and rear 1/2?

 

Along with the transimission issues im having...the dealer is telling me that my two front struts are leaking and are covered by my warranty. my sway bar needs to be replaced and are covered. They are telling me that the barrings and mounts are not covered which would be about $220. Are these not covered? They also told me my engine mount needed replacing and is not covered as well. They are causing me pain and distress.

 

Well all I know is that my struts weren't covered and I had an extended warranty. Now I think I got jipped? I am reading everyone saying that they are. Motor mounts were though covered.
i changed mms, all 4 struts and both strut mounts

 

OK im sorry if i sound like a ***** but don't cry about the dealer causing you pain and distress, im tired of hearing people blaming the dealers for stuff thats wrong with their cars. Stuff wears out, plain and simple. Nothin lasts forever, they're only telling you what they found. Its not the tech's fault your struts are worn out, be mad at your local roads.

Stop feeling jipped if your not fully informed. It all depends on what type of extended warranty contract and company you had. Just because you have "an extended warranty" doesn't mean EVERYTHING is covered. Aftermarket ex warranty companies like AAA or SafeGaurd don't really cover much. If its a Nissan Security Plus Extended Warranty then there's also different plans of Security Plus like Bronze, Silver, Silver Prefered, Gold and Gold Preferred. Each one covers more and more stuff but of course each plan costs more when you buy the car. It all depends on how clearly the salesman explained the warranties what they cover. For example drive belts are covered under Security Plus Gold Preferred but not Gold nor any of the lower ones so there you go, Gold Preferred was probably more money when they bought the car. Please get your facts straight first before you start blaming the tech. Again, don't mean to sound rude but im a Nissan Factory Tech and i deal with this crap every single day.

If you guys want, outta the goodness of my heart lol, PM me your VINs and when i get a chance i can run warranty history on your cars and see if those parts your questioning are covered or not. That is only if you have a Nissan Security Plus extended warranty.

 

at what mileage are you guys having to change out the struts? What other sorts of steering feedback do you have that caused you to have the struts replaced?

 

After your struts are replaced, is there a time frame for them to be seated.I had my drivers side strut replaced this morning at the dealership under warranty.Leaving the dealership it was no noise from the strut.After driving for 10 minutes i heard the creeking noise again on the same side. So before I take this car back I want to wait and see if maybe the new strut has to seat or something or maybe the noise should'nt have came back.

 

I've never heard of any "break in" of struts, at least not OEM. You may have something else making noise. Take it back to the dealer asap so they can accurately continue diagnosing.

 

Ok First off. The extended warranty from Nissan is different in Canada and the USA...I have the extended Nissan warranty and I'm Canadian Eh!


In Canada the extended warranty does not cover the shocks.

Second; you don't have to replace all 4 shocks...

What shocks you need and should choose are determined by how you drive. If you want a softer ride go with Monroe, if you want a sportier ride go with KYB GR2s that's what I have and I love em.

Third; if you're going to change your front shocks make sure you change the shock mounts. Also check all the bushings under car and check your springs...make sure that they have not rusted to pieces. Change the endlinks...these are covered and do not take long to change...they connect to the anti-sway bar.

Fourth; New shocks don't make noise and there is no break-in or seating period. Maxima shocks are oil based struts, KYB are gas shocks....If you see fluid leaking around the shocks and they are OEM then they need replacing.

Finally after any major work underneath (suspension) it's advisable to do a front wheel alignment...you do not need a four wheel alignment on our Gen Maximas in general.
If you can, I would get the dealership to do this under your warranty claiming the strut mounts needed replacing and are probably worn. So that would cover it...go that route.

Also, I trust my dealership and have worked out a deal with them. You get my car for everything...give me an automatic 10% off your hourly rate all the time.

BTW - Many times when we think it's that damn front right strut, it sometimes ends up being the mounts, bushings or especially for people that are lowered....the end-links...

Good luck...and let us know what happens!

 

sounds like struts to me

 

My wifes 2002 Toyota Corolla was making those same clunking sounds two weeks ago...and I was sure it was the right strut...so just before I order two new KYB's @ $138.00 Ea (Can $) plus labor....I went to my local garage. They check it and we ended up replacing the endlinks for $100; parts, labor & tax included!

And now it's quiet! So you never know! Always try and check first.

 

i had a mysterious rattle, turns out a metal casing on the underside of the car was loose, clamped it. problem solved :P It could be the smallest thing yea never know