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Old 02-16-21, 09:39 AM
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I have a definite clunk in my pass rear. Any ideas what it my be? TY
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Eject passenger if they have a noisy rear. <LOL>
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Have you checked sway bar bushings and end links?

Mine was a loose nut on top of the strut.
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Originally Posted by sade04
Have you checked sway bar bushings and end links?

Mine was a loose nut on top of the strut.
Yes the sway bar and end links are good. How do you access the nut at the top of the strut ?? LMK TY
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Did you figure out how to access the top but if the strut? My car (es350 6th gen) is making the same noise
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Originally Posted by Jas2015
Did you figure out how to access the top but if the strut? My car (es350 6th gen) is making the same noise
You open the hood......
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You have to remove the rear seats and the rear deck tray
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