repeating clunk when turning
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repeating clunk when turning
hello to all. I searched and read a few threads about clunks, but I still have to run this by some people...
My buddies 2000 F-250 4x4 has a clunk that repeats over and over again when turning right as well as when turning left. I would think that a bad tie-rod end or steering linkage could cause a single clunk but if it repeats over and over again I though it must be either the axle u-joint(s) or the hub. It turns out that the u-joint in the axle is not replaceable and it doesn't even have a grease fitting. Any ideas- could it be a rod end? By-the-way the truck has 293,000 miles on it and there is no play up-and-down at the knuckle. Thanks in advance.
My buddies 2000 F-250 4x4 has a clunk that repeats over and over again when turning right as well as when turning left. I would think that a bad tie-rod end or steering linkage could cause a single clunk but if it repeats over and over again I though it must be either the axle u-joint(s) or the hub. It turns out that the u-joint in the axle is not replaceable and it doesn't even have a grease fitting. Any ideas- could it be a rod end? By-the-way the truck has 293,000 miles on it and there is no play up-and-down at the knuckle. Thanks in advance.
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Sounds to me like the u joints are dry and seized. They are replaceable but you have to tear the whole front end apart to do it. I just did mine when I did the ball joints and one u joint was totally frozen. I had similar symptoms before I did the overhaul.
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Yep, hups are not unlocking. My 99 f-250 had the same issue. If your hubs are hard to turn, you could dissassemble an clean them, but I'm here to tell you they won't last long. I ended up replacing 1 of the hubs. that took care of it.
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Mine makes a similar noise, with 120k. the hubs are unlocked-so im thinking u-joints. I will also note that the sway bar bushings have about 1/16th of noticable play, so when I replace them i'll let you know if it helps.
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Had basically that same noise in the front of my truck, and I found out that it was the sway bar. Check the sway bar bolts, and don't be afraid to tighten them up. They can take a lot. I thought it was the hubs, but it was a sway bars. Hope this helps
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