Clunking Sounds [ 2002 Honda Civic ]

[@tkaxxdavexx6874]

Changing my control arms unfortunately didn't fix my clunk. My clunk was actually from the subframe, I noticed it when accelerating from a stop and when heavy braking. I started noticing the clunk after I had the subframe out of the car when changing the transmission input shaft bearing. A year later, and after replacing nearly everything in the front end with no success, I finally found the issue. Apparently the subframe should be tightened with weight on the tires, not when jacked up. I loosened the 4 -17mm bolts holding it, let the car off the jack stands, then tightened them back up. Clunking is finally gone! Another thing I did was make sure the sway bar was aligned correctly, equal distance from the control arm on both sides - loosen the 2 bushing brackets and use a pry bar to wiggle it left or right as needed. I even paid a mechanic to diagnose the noise, he had me replacing parts unnecessarily. Thanks for video, hopefully my comment will also help someone out there, cheers!

[@shrimpfriedrice494]

Where are the subframe bolts? Did the misaligned sway bar cause a clunk?

[@tkaxxdavexx6874]

@@shrimpfriedrice494 I changed both the sway bar bushings & end links and I still had a clunk, re-alignment didn’t help either. My noise was for sure from the 4 subframe bolts; just google search their location. Also do not tighten them with the car Jacked up, you must have the car’s weight down on the tires when tightening. Cheers!

[@voltixD]

Right now my 02 Civic has a clunk sound when accelerating from stop. I never messed with subframe or anything like that. What would cause the subframe to act up like that?

[@tkaxxdavexx6874]

It probably isn't your subframe, mine was acting up because I had it out of the car and didn't torque it probably when re-installing. I'd start with the cheapest things like sway bar links and bushings, check your motor mounts and ball joints. Cheers! @@voltixD

[@tinle6865]

I have learned from this video. Thank you.

[@asianmechanicguy6483]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinyarbrough7489]

Can you do this with just one side of the car jacked up or do you need both wheels in the air?

[@yearsago-dx9yn]

I have a 02 honda, but there is a kocking noise when i put in drive and accelerate only. Do you know wjat is the problem ?

[@michaelg6641]

I have a rear loud clunk when going over bumps, just replaced rear struts, and noise is still there but now squeaks too.

[@michaelpaterson8086]

Hi Bro, I have a 2000 Honda Civic and have a clunking sound everytime I move away forward or reverse and also when coasting along and I punch the gas pedal there's a clunking noise from underneath, noise seems to be the middle of the car area (underneath), any ideas Bro?

[@MyVids2Share]

Where are you located? I’m in Southern California. Maybe you can fix my car 2007 Honda Civic.

[@asianmechanicguy6483]

vancouver canada