Front End Clunk

[InJapan]

I bought my Pajero 6 weeks ago. It's a 2008 DiD with 86K.

I can hear a clunk from the front right suspension when turning on a slope, turning tightly or stopping quickly.

It's a typical front end clunk that in a regular car would be indicative of pending problem.

Should I take it in to be looked at or is this normal with these cars?

Many Thanks

[dolphin]

no clunk is normal , so i say you have the front end area looked at then you will know results.

[Jemsquash]

I've had a clunk in my Paj for a couple of years now, I think it is front left. It happens rarely, and usually when 4wding in soft sand. I've had a couple of mechanics check it out with them not finding anything.

[deanflett]

front end clunk

Yep, ive had the same clunk in the front left as described...usually when the wheel has lifted and comes back down. Not all the time, just every now and again.
Ive had it looked at too and pulled it down to inspect myself but found nothing.
I thought it may have been the CV but its fine.
Its only happened after I gave it the 2inch lift.

[InJapan]

Responses appreciated.

The clunk is certainly intermittent, and it's always a single clunk, sounds like a ball joint or something. Usually when turning tightly, on a slope or even braking.

The dealer is going to ride shotgun this Sunday.

My only concern is the front end collapsing on me on the highway or something but my guess is that that's highly unlikely since the front end should be somewhat over engineered not thus not troubled by city driving conditions.

[InJapan]

Dealer drove the car and acknowledged they could hear the clunk. They checked the front end thoroughly, loosened and tightened a variety of bolts but couldn't silence the noise.

Guess it's "normal" and I'll have to live with it.

[Wilmo]

Check out the wheel nuts are torqued properly. Mine had a clunk noticeable when reversing at near full lock. I had a wheel alignment done and it went away, so it was either the alignment or the wheel nuts being retensioned when they rotated the tyres.

[aussiexjr]

could also be worn sway bar bushes. mine are worn and it clunks and groans like nobodies business.
Ben.

[Ratu Pajero]

Dealer drove the car and acknowledged they could hear the clunk. They checked the front end thoroughly, loosened and tightened a variety of bolts but couldn't silence the noise.

Guess it's "normal" and I'll have to live with it.

I have had this clunk as well and we can't figure it out.

In the process, I have changed the following:

1) - Upper and Lower Ball Joints

2) - New shocks and Springs ( 2inch lift kit)

3) - Sway bar bushings

4) - Rubber bumps

5) - New tyres

6) - New Mount Assy

Stilll the clunk remains...

If you find out please let me know..

Cheers - Ratu

[Dazza.]

I've still got it too after they replaced a tie-rod assembly.

Watching this thread with interest...

[Goodsy]

Mine clunks from both sides during tight turns in carparks etc. I reckon ball joints
as with my last PJ and Hilux.
I'm living with it. Ball joints feel fine unladed but a small wear mark would be all
the joint needs to clunk when you do a tight turn or put the joint out of it's of
it's normal range if you know what I mean.

[InJapan]

My car is still under warranty, next service is due in April.

I'll have them check the front end thoroughly at that time. The techs in Japan are pretty thorough. The car passed a sales inspection 2 months ago and was checked again last week. If there was a problem I think they would find it. Basically, I guess the clunk is "normal".