clunk from front end while backing up with steering cranked all the way...

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haiku00

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I get a knock as though something is binding, have put the car up on jacks, removed the wheels and checked things out but don't see any obvious problems . The steering is fine in normal driving, no noise, roughness, etc....the noise occurs only while backing out of a driveway. I'm hoping someone here might have some ideas...the car is a 2000 GT 5 sp w/ 60K and is 100% stock....TIA

 

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01Steeda

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First guess would be a tie rod end. I am having the same thing, but it is from my K member interfering with the tie rod.. gotta do some adjustments

 

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Do not crank your wheel all the way, it is bad luck. Best to stop just short of the extreme limit of travel.

 

spdfrkaby

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sounds like a tie rod to me. On mine everything looked fine but there was a tear in the boot which caused all the grease to come out so it was metal on metal.

 

spdfrkaby

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sounds like a tie rod to me also. I had a tear in the boot which caused all the grease to come out so it was metal on metal.

 

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mine does it as well. go slower and dont crank it 100%, more like 95% and it wont bother you anymore.

strange how it only does it when moving backwards, i cant get it to clunk going up the curb at the same speed and angle as going down the curb.

 

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lazymun

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yeah my 03 also does it don't go as fast backing up and don't turn the wheel all the way and you'll be fine

 

Little Red Zuk

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My 2000 does the same thing, but I haven't had a chance to check it out. I was half afraid it was a ball joint.

Recommended fixes? Any upgrades to look at?


How long will this puppy go before it gives me problems?