Intermittent passenger rear end clunking noise

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Jun 30, 2006 - 7 posts - ‎3 authors
I get a loud clunking, grinding noise while turning to the right only, and ... I moved the passenger side tire to the rear driver side just in case it ...

can bad wheel bearing/hub cause loud clunking noises?

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Nov 12, 2009 - 14 posts - ‎6 authors
driving home, i noticed some metal clunking sounds coming from the front driversside. at ... hmmmm....if it's grinding, then probably a bearing.

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Dec 21, 2011 - I have a sporadic clunking noise from the drivers side front end. '98 jetta ... If I try to coast it gets really louder and more pronounced. ... whirring orgrinding could be several things: wheel bearing, brake pads due to a caliper ...

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when does it make the clunk sound? ie; 1) when driving over bumpy road, 2) when making a right or left hand turn, 3) when accelerating or 4) when coming to a stop.

Could also be the exhaust pipe making contact with something. It needs to be inspected carefully looking for contact marks.

You likely have a broken or missing bushing...

You have to look for loose, polished or even MERELY
WORN supports (iron oxide presents as a light brown powder...

You will only be able to find your issue with the suspension in "NORMAL" operating position...

If you put the vehicle in the air... the weight of the elements will make EVERYTHING "seem" to be nice and tight...

Your "thud" is because something is VERY loose...

and if it DECIDES to drop off at speed... you

(and your WHOLE TACOMA) could be CART-
WHEEL TO A MESSY, UGLY & LIKELY very
tragic sudden stop...

If you cannot IMMEDIATELY spot the trouble...
get it on down to an ACCOMPLISHED suspension
shop...

ALWAYS remember those spring and links
are powerful enough to hold up an entire TACOMA

So expect a sudden release to have EXPLOSIVE FORCE.

(quite dangerous... especially to work on... (opinion)).

Carnac the Magnificent

noises or clunks in rear ends are indications of worn suspension rubbers and other rubber mounted items , drive line joint failures
the front end noise could be brake pad and rotor problems so have them checked by an accredited brake shop

GET IT TO A MECHANIC!! Something is loose or about to collapse! Remember that vibration and noise can travel away from the source so get the mechanic to start in that corner.
You need to get the following checked!
-Prop shaft mountings at transfer box.
-Prop shaft mountings at differential.
-Prop shaft bearings.
-Differential condition and oil level.
-Drive shafts at differential end.
-Drive shafts at the wheel end.
-All flexing joints in the system including UV joints and CV joints.

Like your brakes are locking up?

check the sway bar kinks for play both rear wheels will have to even ramps work good if you have them if the is any play in the links it wil rattle also check for play in the bushings that the bar goes threw tis will also give you the noise you complain of

I would suggest a rear differential service. When the fluid breaks down in the rear it doesn't provide the proper lubrication for the rear and you'll hear the "moan". Don't forget to buy and add the limited slip(posi-trac) additive.

As far as the rear end noise, There was a TSB released on GMC light duty trucks that says "Some owners of light duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions may comment that the vehicle exhibits a clunk noise when ******* between Park and Drive, Park and Reverse, or Drive and Reverse... Whenever there are two or more gears interactin with one another, there must be a certain amount of clearance between those gears in order for the gears to operate properly. This clearance of freeplay (also known as lash) can translate into a clunk noise whenever the gear is loaded and unloaded quickly, or whenever the direction of rotation is reversed." It goes onto say "...Whilse some owners may find the clunk objectionable, this will not adversely affect durability or performance."

check the upper and lower ball joints and the upper strut mounts and also check your stabilizer bar as well and if you need any GM parts try Schram auto parts 1-800-292-1032 or www.schramauto.com