Trying to locate a little clunk sound from the rear and looking for advice

[Jasper7821]

Originally Posted by jcp

That would be the 'control arm link' or 'rear track arm'. You will probably not be able to make it misbehave by tapping or pulling/pushing....I couldn't mine. It was the culprit though. Evidently it's the spherical joint at the forward end.
It can be changed by just raising the car for access. Remove the two noted bolts in the pic and pull the joint end of the arm toward the center of the car. When it comes clear of the bracket, pull it toward the front of the car enough to clear the fork to control arm connection, raise the fork enough to clear the control arm and move it (the track arm) toward the rear or of the car. The front of the track arm will drop down enough to move forward and out. This method worked on my '99. Also remember to torque the bolts properly....The fork end is in excess of 100 ft/lbs.

Thank you, found it. $170.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/98633104307M80.htm?pn=986-331-043-07-M80&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI=1048

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

Thank you, found it. $170.

Jasper, you should replace both sides..
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[Jasper7821]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Jasper, you should replace both sides..
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Thank you, ya makes sense to. Still have other repairs to do, I’ll get to this one in a month or so unless the sound gets worse.

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by Jasper7821

Thank you, found it. $170.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/98633104307M80.htm?pn=986-331-043-07-M80&bt=Y&fs=0&SVSVSI=1048

if you shop around, they are usually around 125 each. I've just replaced everything once I'm in there, but I'm sure I spent money I didn't have to. The fork is the normal culprit for low-speed clunk and you can't tell until you replace it.
Look at the drop links and sway bar bushings as well, you can probably tell if those have issues from inspection. Dont forget, at that mileage, (100K?) your struts are likely worn also.
:+)

[Jasper7821]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

if you shop around, they are usually around 125 each. I've just replaced everything once I'm in there, but I'm sure I spent money I didn't have to. The fork is the normal culprit for low-speed clunk and you can't tell until you replace it.
Look at the drop links and sway bar bushings as well, you can probably tell if those have issues from inspection. Dont forget, at that mileage, (100K?) your struts are likely worn also.
:+)

Thank you very much. Will dive into it maybe next month.