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  • NTX
    Valued Member
    • Apr 2010
    • 560
    • Niddrie, Melbourne.
    #1

    Front end click/clunk/crack

    Dear gang,


    Im just trying to get a heads up on a front end (left side) issue. When turning left into my driveway or similiar scenario, I get a click/clunk and sometimes crack sound with feedback through the steering wheel. What is this likely to be? I would like to have some idea before taking it in for repair.


    Thanks in advance!!
    2009 NT Pajero. SWB X ARB Sahara bar. Xray HID converted Spot lights. Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60 R18. Unicorn Performance upgraded Intercooler. NP 16" rims under house, still no rubber! Rhino sports racks and Rhino aluminium basket and bag.
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  • nj swb
    Resident
    • Jun 2007
    • 7333
    • Adelaide
    #2
    Not sure it would be your problem, but quick & easy to check. I've lost two nuts from my front swaybar link on the passenger side, and Pajero12 had one come loose. I can't remember if they use a 17mm or 19mm spanner, so grab one of each and crawl under the front.
    NT Platinum. DiD Auto with 265/70R17 ST Maxx, Lift, Lockers, Lockup Mate, Low range reduction, LRA Aux tank, bull bar, winch, lots of touring stuff. Flappy paddles. MMCS is gone!

    Project: NJ SWB. 285/75R16 ST Maxx, 2" OME suspension, 2" body lift, ARB 110, 120l tank, bullbar, scratches, no major dents. Fully engineered in SA. NW DiD & auto in place - a long way to go....

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    • NTX
      Valued Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 560
      • Niddrie, Melbourne.
      #3
      Originally posted by nj swb View Post
      Not sure it would be your problem, but quick & easy to check. I've lost two nuts from my front swaybar link on the passenger side, and Pajero12 had one come loose. I can't remember if they use a 17mm or 19mm spanner, so grab one of each and crawl under the front.

      Excellent suggestion mate and it is indeed a 19mm. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be the problem. I checked the nut on top of the steering linkage arm (which is protected with a split pin) and that was secure also. Could a CV cause similiar symtoms? I would have thought it would not give feedback in the steering though?
      2009 NT Pajero. SWB X ARB Sahara bar. Xray HID converted Spot lights. Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60 R18. Unicorn Performance upgraded Intercooler. NP 16" rims under house, still no rubber! Rhino sports racks and Rhino aluminium basket and bag.

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      • Merts
        Valued Member
        • Nov 2011
        • 1403
        • Bendigo Vic
        #4
        Cv was the first thing that sprang to mind. A stuffed one will affect steering so I'd expect to get some feedback through the steering depending on how damaged it is.
        Last edited by Merts; 18-11-18, 01:07 PM. Reason: Typo
        Merts
        Impulse Blue 2015 MQ Triton GLS Auto
        ARB Summit front & rear bars and side steps, Carryboy canopy and rack, Safari Snorkel, VRS 9500 winch, Gecko 16x7 rims with BFG 245/75r16 KM3s, Uniden 8080s UHF, Darche 270 awning
        Dobinson heavy duty suspension, Harrop rear Elocker, Supertrim Neoprene Seat Covers, Drifta drawers, MSA drop slide, dual battery system and ARB onboard compressor. National Campers Hermit.

        Previously a Gunmetal 2007 NS VRX DiD Auto

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        • gemster
          Valued Member
          • Aug 2012
          • 698
          • Gold Coast
          #5
          CV Joint, or worn sway-bar rubbers....

          Gemster....
          YES. ITS A MITZY . 97 NL 3.5 GLS AUTO (Formally owned by geopaj)__ Snorkel ,2 Uniden Uhfs , Roof Console, 2"lift, TT Suspension, Dual bat, Redarc System, BFG KO2's All Terrains, 55L sub tank, Pioneer sound, Milford cargo barrier, Extractors, SS exhaust, Rear camp light, Free Wheel Hubs, Improved Rear Storage unit, Alarm, Led interior lamps...
          And a 1999 NL LWB... Called 'Project Covid".. Stock Standard.
          ..Both with No Airbags. We die like real Men

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          • NTX
            Valued Member
            • Apr 2010
            • 560
            • Niddrie, Melbourne.
            #6
            Feek! Hope its just the sway bar rubbers. Ten years old nearly, could go either or both ways!
            2009 NT Pajero. SWB X ARB Sahara bar. Xray HID converted Spot lights. Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60 R18. Unicorn Performance upgraded Intercooler. NP 16" rims under house, still no rubber! Rhino sports racks and Rhino aluminium basket and bag.

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            • gemster
              Valued Member
              • Aug 2012
              • 698
              • Gold Coast
              #7
              I would say both ways... Sorry...

              Gemster...
              YES. ITS A MITZY . 97 NL 3.5 GLS AUTO (Formally owned by geopaj)__ Snorkel ,2 Uniden Uhfs , Roof Console, 2"lift, TT Suspension, Dual bat, Redarc System, BFG KO2's All Terrains, 55L sub tank, Pioneer sound, Milford cargo barrier, Extractors, SS exhaust, Rear camp light, Free Wheel Hubs, Improved Rear Storage unit, Alarm, Led interior lamps...
              And a 1999 NL LWB... Called 'Project Covid".. Stock Standard.
              ..Both with No Airbags. We die like real Men

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              • geopaj
                Valued Member
                • Jul 2007
                • 2756
                • Adelaide
                #8
                Do you have aftermarket underbody protection?

                If they slightly work loose, it can cause creaks and noises like you describe.

                I’d check they are tight.
                Silver NT VRX Di-D

                ARB bullbar | snorkel | Bushskinz & Boo’s guards | UltraGauge MX | 2" lift | Cooper AT3 LT's | dual battery | Superwinch X9 | 80ltr diesel tank | 22ltr water tank | aux trans cooler | MM Lockup Mate | GME UHF | locker/TC mod | SPV EGR | rear LED work light | rhino platform | ARB awning | rear drawers ... & plenty of scratches

                My Build Thread - HERE

                Previously - NL Pajero (now owned by Forum member 'Gemster')

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                • erad
                  Valued Member
                  • Mar 2015
                  • 5067
                  • Cooma NSW
                  #9
                  Possibly CV joint. Check for the noise in 2WD and 4WD. If different case, it points to the CV. Is the noise there all the time, or just when the wheels are at an angle? Stuffed CV joints tend to clack clack when they are loaded at an angle, but can be quiet when in the straight ahead position

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                  • NTX
                    Valued Member
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 560
                    • Niddrie, Melbourne.
                    #10
                    Originally posted by erad View Post
                    Possibly CV joint. Check for the noise in 2WD and 4WD. If different case, it points to the CV. Is the noise there all the time, or just when the wheels are at an angle? Stuffed CV joints tend to clack clack when they are loaded at an angle, but can be quiet when in the straight ahead position

                    Intercooler plate seems tight enough.


                    Noise tends to be only when turning left, such as into my driveway. I will try flicking it into 4wd tomorrow and see what happens.


                    Thanks for all your suggestions!
                    2009 NT Pajero. SWB X ARB Sahara bar. Xray HID converted Spot lights. Mickey Thompson STZ 265/60 R18. Unicorn Performance upgraded Intercooler. NP 16" rims under house, still no rubber! Rhino sports racks and Rhino aluminium basket and bag.

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                    • tonee
                      Member
                      • Jun 2019
                      • 90
                      • Queensland
                      #11
                      Hello Op, did you end up with a solution to this noise? I've got the same issue and I'm really hoping it's not the expensive CVs. Ta

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