fuzzysig

both my tsx and RL are having suspension issues
and both clunk when i go over a bump
i found and fixed few issues but still clunks

rl i already found and replaced bad lower ball joints that were clunking but theres still noise

tsx i replaced rear sway bar links and bushings but theres still clunking front and rear

i lift the car and try to wiggle all the parts by hand or just bounce the car when on the ground but cant seem to locate any loose parts

anyone got tricks to find the clunking parts? i dont have a lift just jackstands

motoxxxman

jack the car up, grab the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock, wiggle back and forth. if there's play, there's an issue with tie rods. now grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and wiggle harder. if there's any play, that's balljoints or strut mounts

fuzzysig

did both no noise or play but still knock when going over bumps

theYBLEGAL

A rubber mallet is helpful.

Jack it up, make sure it's secure/safe. Grab each and every component and try to move it.

My latest knock noise was a little hard to find. It was the steering rack itself, I can grab my new inner tie rod end, and move the whole sliding mechinisim back and forth, front to rear of car, not sliding like making a turn, a 1/16 of an inch or so. Can kind of make it knock by hand but takes muscle!