Fix Steering & Suspension Noises or Sounds - Clunking Shaking Vibrating

[@ThomasCWright]

OK. THIS is the way instructional videos should be done. Camera angle and lighting clearly show what is being described at every point. Clear audio. Solid editing eliminates "filler" and transitions. Clear explanations that define all technical terms. Your segment regarding how to differentiate inner versus outer tie rod end failure was the simplest and most effective I've seen, and I've viewed literally thousands of auto repair videos. Very well done. Thanks, Josh!

[@SteveGergetz]

Yep. Nailed it.

[@stevenmorris4940]

I know right!!

[@stevejette2329]

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[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks everyone!

[@_Xsomnia]

Best suspension diagnostic tutorial hands down. Your explanations were simplistic yet thorough. Much appreciated!

[@steve75112]

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[@miacubitt4423]

@@steve75112 stop trying to gate keep this knowledge Steve

[@zekiah9984]

Agreed 👍💯

[@jay83154]

Agree. I have watched about 20 video for my car. This is not my car but this was the most helpful of them all

[@tonydoyle753]

I'm having troule with clunking noise driving over speed bumps ( slow or fast) and small depressions too. I brought it back to my dealer twice in the same day(wasn't fixed the 1st time) and still isn't fixed. Your video tutoriel explained alot about the suspenion system and how it works. Best explanation ever!!! I could listen to you all day. I find changing light bulbs complicated but you make everything you say so straight forward. This time I have a list of possible problems to ask the mecanic. Thanks a $1,000,000.

[@manuelawells922]

Outstanding tutorial. I am a 59 year old grandma and want to make myself knowledgeable about this rumbling noise coming from my front left wheel of my VW Jetta. This tutorial was extremely helpful. Now, once I get this "rumbling" noise investigated by the shop I will have a good idea what the mechanic is talking about and am able to make an educated decission.

[@ax4178]

Thats your wheel bearing gone bad

[@Touhid]

Nice one mate. No blah blah. Straight to the point.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

No time for blah blah 🤙🏽

[@DJDoxyuu]

For me being more of a do it myself this helped a lot cost me 35$ to get a shop to re press and inspect bushings on my lower control arms witch saved me the 487$ buying new ones but also saved me more by being able to check things myself and keeping things moderately cheaper but with quality parts I appreciate your videos because you give more details great views of the suspected issues thank you

[@axjohn]

This is an excellent, very informative summary! Detailed enough to get the points across but not so detailed as to be over the top. Kudos for actually putting your hand on the actual part you were describing as opposed to just pointing them out with an arrow as using your hand provides scale. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@53rdcards]

Have seen a lot of vids on these things, yours was the first that flat said and showed what was what, great job and thanks

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[@thesaturdayguy]

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[@nicksos2121]

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[@djmobn]

Agreed

[@ivornotion6624]

Clearest explanation I have seen to diagnose suspension clunks/rattles. I can stop looking at other videos now, thx

[@rodneysmith247]

After watching a bunch of videos I figured out those rubber bushings are always the noise culprit and final saw the best video. Great job 👍

[@michaeldunagan7838]

Very well presented. I like the outline at the begining of the video of the five causes, and then the recap after discussing each section. Your delivery was efficient and not rushed and you did not include a bunch of nonsense. Lived it!

[@mospheric]

One of the best, clearest, most concise and helpful videos I've ever seen. Well done, and thank you!

[@ruzaikrafeek1663]

Omg your level of observation n recognition of noises are extraordinary, none has this solid level of knowledge when coming to noises recognition

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 🤙🏽

[@kennyscott1996]

Best video ever to show us how simple it is to diagnose if you check all things. Found three parts were bad.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it could help 🤙🏽

[@andrewgriffith8286]

I've been having problems with my 2011 GMC Acadia and because of this video I was able to find out exactly what the issue was. All the videos on KZbin, this is by far the most helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help people like me that don't know much about cars.

[@PedroCarvalho-xd4fo]

A pro talking the language for us the NOT pros to understand, really awesome videos, thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it helped 🤙🏽

[@XaRuS06]

This may be my second or third comment on youtube, I've been searching high and low for resources helping diagnose suspension problems on my car, and I can't thank you enough for all the info you gave in a less than 10mn video. A big THANK YOU from France :)

[@BOSSMAN_OE]

This is how everyone should make videos. Got me hooked all the way till the end. Thank you 🙏

[@musthavechannel5262]

Our of countless suspension diagnostic videos on the internet this is the first one that told that 3-9 shaking tells us about tie-rod and 6-12 shaking diagnoses ball joints. Great video.

[@slgarra3985]

This man was awesome! I feel very confident I could learn to work on anything in my vehicles from him! He is a great teacher, patient with excellent explanations and details! SUBSCRIBED!

[@mariovaldes3921]

Sir, you have a new follower. This video was very simplistic and to the point but at the same time very well explained. Now I know how to test what is wrong with my suspension. I’m going to look into your videos to see if I can find one with wheel bearing and hubs

[@AP_ProudAmerican]

Thank you for making this vid! I’ve been trying to figure out what’s clunking in my front end. Now I know what to check for and exactly how to do it. This will probably save me a few bucks not having to take my vehicle to a mechanic✌🏻

[@anthonyreevesjr1089]

Did you find out what part made the clunking?

[@tjanders9863]

This is the best video I’ve seen on front suspension diagnosis. Quality video of the parts as well as your explanation of the specific problems that could be present. Thanks this video is gonna save me hundreds of dollars!!

[@DoC_SuEsS]

Awesome video. I do believe u just diagnosed my issue. Had struts replaced 6 months ago, and the rattle is very high. Going in the shop (5 days) to check. Under warranty still so bonus there. Occasionally, when turning my wheels, I get a sound like a rock shooting out from under my tire or my tire being hit with a small pipe. Very informative and very well explained. Ty

[@Visaviel]

Check your axles and dust shields

[@degrelleholt6314]

Best descriptive video on front suspension I've ever seen on the Tube. Especially the part about the inner tie rod inspection. Big Thanks!

[@LJG63]

Great channel, subscribed! Now, this is the best kind of DIY video!! 62 yr. old, 3 yr., "Budget Mechanic," is what I am 😀

[@n7276]

Wow, I'm an unfortunate female who knows NOTHING about cars and I learned so much now! This was perfect and never thought I could ever understand what's going on down there. Very interesting. Off to get my car fixed tomorrow. Thanks!

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Thankfully theres youtube to help those of us that have no idea what we're doing. Unfortunately my weekend is gonna be spent solely on car matience, figuring out why my car is over heating, and figuring out what's clicking.

[@joecarrolljnr]

Concise and to the point. No filler. Top class. 👍

[@tonygibbons5]

This was a great video, not too rushed and showed visually and explained well. Perfect for us people who don't know much about our cars! 😬 I have a noise when turning at slow speed when there is an incline (like a 3 point turn or u-turn on a hill, or turning into a parking lot that has a ramp). It's like one single pop it clunk...could that be something with the sway bar? 🤷

[@knolez1546]

This was a great comment, not too rushed and showed visually and explained well. Perfect for us people who don't know much about our commenting. 🥸 I have a noise when turning at slow speed when there is an incline (like a 3 point turn or u-turn on a hill, or turning into a parking lot that has a ramp). It's like one single pop it clunk...could that be something with the sway bar? 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@DK-jg5vk]

THE most comprehensive video on diagnosing suspension problems. Thank you for breaking it down in an understandable way.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it made sense to you!

[@taylorm7187]

Thank you!!!!this has just made me less stressed on trying to figure out what is wrong with my car!!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

Dang! Your video makes me feel like I can repair the whole front suspension system! Very detailed and informative. Got to go pinpoint this grinding noise on my passenger front side. Thanks!!

[@jasminewoods8263]

What was the grinding from?

[@jlhflex]

Im an IT Nerd, not a mechanic. THis Video really helped my mechanical ability. lol Really great explanations without getting side tracked or over confusing.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Happy it helped 🤙🏽

[@philthorn7873]

Excellent and thorough video! He hits all the important bullet points regarding suspension clunking sounds, and breaks them down in a comprehensive, and easy to understand manner. Well done friend!! :)

[@wes11bravo]

Really well done. You explain things thoroughly without getting needlessly technical or by adding irrelevant anecdotal information. My '07 Jeep Commander has a horrible slap rattle every time I go over even a small bump. I know the sway bar bushings need to be replaced - now I have some other things I can test that may be related. Thanks!

[@Rob-nm8nd]

Great video, still helping people 4 years later 👍

[@blaineclark5439]

One of the best vids out there! Good camera work, no stumbling around on dialogue!

[@bojankalodjera1757]

I knew it was going to be a great video after 20sec when he listed the main 5 front suspension noise suspects: -Struts -Sway bar -Control arm -Tie rods -Ball Joints So I Liked and subscribed instantly!!

[@danushath]

Me too👍👍👍

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!

[@saudlamki7740]

Excellent video! Would love to hear the different type of sounds. Trying to diagnose a creak that sounds like brakes or a U joint

[@adriansuarez30]

Dont stop what your doing. By far best video to learn from.

[@Anna-tc6rz]

Thank you so much for separating what you're checking in the vid. Makes it easier when I'm following along trying to check things. Sometimes people talk to quickly and it all kinda bleeds together while I'm sitting there like whut

[@neilballantyne9110]

Thanks very much I enjoy watching your videos I have started doing things myself I changed front shocks myself and now I am getting a shaking from the tie rods

[@arvindonner8976]

I love you man. This exactly the video I was looking for. I was totally lost in trying to troubleshoot the rumbling/clunking noise in my front suspension when driving over bumpy roads. Thank you. If you ever in Denver I'll buy you a beer.

[@brettandrews6684]

Excellent video. I'm impressed. You should be a teacher. Your video has probably saved a lot of people millions of dollars and kept them from being raked over the coals by unscrupulous mechanics, which is a good percentage of them.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks Brett! Always great to hear of folks being helped by the videos!

[@aliganim1288]

The best video on KZbin! Better than any I've seen about suspension diagnosis

[@roberthall7206]

Great video, really broke it down to where someone who doesn’t have any idea where to start could figure out what they’re problem May be. My problem ended up being the axle. Pulled the emergency brake, jacked up both front tires, put it in drive, driver side wheel wasn’t spinning too good(hardly at all), gave it some gas and sure enough, heard the grinding, seen the tire wobbling (changing the wheel bearing and hub as well). Parts come in Wednesday and I’ll be changing them out.

[@ericdickinson1136]

Thank you for this video. I have spent 2 days watching videos and no one has done a full video like this explaining how to go through each part and diagnose it. Great stuff.

[@seckgong]

thanks for posting a great very clear, well produced video! i took my prius to 2 places to diagnoxe the cause of my car's klunking noise. i really think the diagnosis is not that hard. they were busy and i don't think they even checked anytthing! i suspect tie rods but now i can check all possibilities! thanks!

[@Igor_ZG]

New subscriber!!! Perfect video! Short, concise, straight to the point! Good video and sound quality! Thank you!!

[@timmi511]

The best explanation on KZbin! Period! In every video!

[@MancheCourte]

I usually don’t comment on video however this one and this channel broke my rule. Out of thousand of videos this is by far the most completed simplest and clear out there. Blessed you man. W

[@jetjazz05]

I've replaced most of my suspension and I think I've narrowed down my issue, a steering rack bushing that's hard to see. They get loose on my particular model of car and cause a really awful violent clunk, and if you let it get bad enough you can actually experience steering direction changes when hitting bumps. Not good. Thanks for the informative video, I liked it very much.

[@jetjazz05]

@@josephcoates4539 lol no, it's a 2002 Saab 9-3. Do civics get clunky suspension?

[@timperrin1196]

Great video man, I'm impressed. Straight to the point, no annoying music, just good information. I'm subscribing.

[@billschomburg6853]

This video helped me. I think my sway bar bushings are bad on my 2000 Ford Taurus. I can hear a lot of noise under the front of the car, and I've already had the struts and sway bar links replaced on each side.

[@trealwilliams1563]

Man... The best video on KZbin by far on how to quickly diagnose front suspension noises, exempt from motor mounts. Gr8 Work, and I subscribed with thumb up, please keep'em coming bro!!!

[@quasimodo6264]

Thanks for another great video. My crown vic (2006), thumps at higher speeds on right side when braking. It also clicking and clunking when I turn. So, I'll be checking what you recommended. Thank again.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Get under there an check it out!

[@VA7Vlad]

Everyone’s already said it, but I’ll say it again: fantastic video! This is incredibly well done and so thorough without wasting time. Keep doing what you’re doing, I just subbed

[@mattempey1539]

Great job, you made this easy to understand and I was able to identify the issue in my suspension causing a rattle. Thanks man.

[@W000Fman]

This video was extremely helpful and helped me diagnose my bad inner and outer tie rod ends. Thank you and keep up the great work! Subscribed.

[@petergwatts9037]

Watched your excellent diagnosis and was convinced my top mount was gone. Whilst replacing it the 8mm nut on the top of the strut sheared off as I removed the inner 17mm nut that holds the top mount against the spring. Filed a new nut in the top 5mm of the thread and managed to finish replacing mount and the strut to the car only to find the annoying rattle is still there! Do I hate working on cars in the street in 1 degree c whilst its raining!!!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Yikes! Come to Hawaii!

[@petergwatts9037]

Probably the best bit of advice I have ever had man, they are forecasting snow here in Britain now. The car is back on the road and still running ok, that's the main thing. There is great clarity to your presentation, best one I have seen I reckon. I will get back under the car with a pry bar as as soon as the weather improves, can put up with the rattle for a couple more weeks. Will not be beaten in the long run! You should check out my "Hummingbird Birdy" youtube film and build one for your motor. It is amazing how much fun attention they get, I am on my second generation one now, been running with them for over a year and still a public talking point everyday.

[@shecat1964]

You missed broken coil spring. Just had my 2 front replaced and they were super load when trying to make slower turns.

[@gc474]

would that work the same for squeaking? front passenger side squeaks a lot. Nice video! You actually show and explain things!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Yes! Squeaking is often metal rubbing on metal (where rubber bushings have worn through). So check for visual signs! Common squeak suspects are control arm bushings and tie rod ends (or leaf springs in the rear on your pickup 😉)

[@pedrosousa7254]

Thanks for the video. I have a similar problem, but I didn't see it (or at least didn't perceived it) covered in the video. I have this (kind of) loud clunking or click sound that happens when I am in full lock and starting to reverse. It does this twice and I am guessing that it is left and right wheel, but overall just once when reversing in full lock, doesn't matter if it is left or right. It also happens when I am entering my garage. Say that I am driving in the street arriving home, and when approaching the gate, I have to make a 90º curve, and half way here, I have this ramp just before the gate, and when the right wheel is going up this ramp, I also hear this single clunk sound. The clunking sound does not happen when going in a straigh line, forth or backwards, nor when going wide to mid angle circles. From what I can tell, it seems that the sound always comes from a point beneith the front of the car. Do you have any idea of what this could be? (the car is a Seat Ibiza II 1.9 TD 1.9 TDi 2000 model). Thanks again.

[@jeffsamiei]

Best video I've seen on this topic! Very informative, helpful and to the point, specially the elimination process! Saved me tons of repair money! This video deserves a couple more digits in terms of viewed! Thank you.

[@JamesAutoDude]

Thank you SO much. You're the only one to go into this much detail about how to diagnose and isolate

[@Camus376]

I have a ford fusion 2017 titanium and when I passed on bumps while driving I hear some suspension noises. But I will try to mention the things you said to the dealer. Since it's an on and off event on my car. I think it happens mostly in hot days. In rainy days less often I find. But again hard to tell.

[@nickbrooks705]

Great video! I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my new truck. I get some vibration going down the road and I'll get rattling sounds coming from the front end but only when I go over bumps.

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

Very nice, informative video. One thing I noticed is when you rocked the wheel holding at 3 and 9 o'clock you said it was tie rods where most people say it is wheel bearing. Was that because you already knew it was the inner tie rod or was it because there was too much movement for it to be a wheel bearing?

[@Julia-eu1vv]

I believe if the wheel rocks up and down it’s wheel bearing! Side to side is tie rod because it controls your steering

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

@@Julia-eu1vv up and down most people will attribute to ball joints

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Wheel bearing can/will have play in all directions but tie rods will only have left and right. Therefore you have to try both directions to rule out one or the other….

[@shaneinfinity4597]

nice video man quick and to the point. One other type of clunking that can happen that is common on Volkswagen in the subframe. The bolts that secure the subframe get worn and will cause the subframe to move when doing just about anything. The bolts always need replaced once removed and need torqued to spec or else they will go bad very quickly again. Signs of them being bad is by looking at the subframe where the bolts are and checking for scrape marks from the bolts sliding.

[@cesar2535]

the most comprehensive tutorial video ever.

[@henryjohntobin1]

Thanks for an excellent video. I have a knocking noise from the front suspension of my Seat Ibiza and will be trying to dianose this tomorrow, using knowledge from your video. Thank you.

[@Andrew-wg8iw]

Very good thanks so much, your detailed analysis has definately narrowed down the suspension fault of where the rattle is coming from that my mechanics havnt been able to confirm exactly, 99% sure now its the strut mount & not the steering rack.

[@williamhansen2127]

excellent video helped me diagnose my front wheel side to side wiggle was a really bad lower ball joint which I replaced 2 years ago replaced control arm assembly which included lower ball joint again

[@travisbiles1801]

I literally understand my suspension system now thanks

[@billreddy7593]

You rock! Wanted to check it out before bringing it to a mechanic, OR do it myself if it doesn't require spring compression...

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks 🤙🏽 Hope it worked out

[@faheyiiip]

Thanks Josh you've helped more than the mechanic who "diagnosed and fix" my vehicle. It's still rough but hopefully I can fix it now.

[@cctvalert1078]

Love this, I have a knocking sound from my suspension I’m gonna use these tips to hopefully find the culprit.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Go for it!

[@harryrock169]

Great video / tutorial. Step-by-step. Thank you for taking the time to record a very useful video. If I can understand it then anyone can 😅 (usually a good sign of a good teacher)

[@ScionLife999]

THANK YOU!! To the point. Show and explain perfectly!! Found my solution because of you (I hope) my tie rod is leaking so I’m hoping that’s the solution to my grinding sound when turning!

[@adventures223]

Great video right to the point sometimes its best to just rebuild the front suspension the rebuild kits are less than $200 depending on what kind of vechiels you have the shocks are usually separate your car will ride like new and last many years because once one part goes bad the rest of the parts are usually on their way out as well Detroit axl has the kits and you cant beat the price

[@GTAHomeGuy]

Not that you need another person telling you how helpful this was, but it really was! Bonus points for using a Corolla as that is the one I needed this help with :)

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@plammijr]

This is the best suspension diagnosis video I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewb4470]

This is an excellent video! You have a very clear and concise way of presenting the information. Thank you!!

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

The very best and perfect and thoroughly inspected sound diagnostic video i ever found on KZbin. Thanks for your time and making this video. I think I need to replace my 07 camry sway bar link. Bcz I hear a tik noise when I take off from a stop

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@thewrenchmaster122]

Nice video.Just thought I’d mention pressing in the control arm bushings yourself in stead of replacing the whole control arm will save you money you can just use a ball joint press to do the job it is really easy to do you don’t need a machinest

[@aaronramirez1928]

Solid Diagnostic Video Sir 🤙🏽 need to check my tires first for any bulging, but now that I’ve seen this I feel it might be my inner Tie Rod or the Strut. Thanks a lot

[@antseanbheanbocht4993]

Just on anti roll bar/sway bar bushings, I slacken the bolt slightly allowing a little room between the flat part of the bushing and the frame and slide a thin rubber pad in their and tighten it back up. The reason I do this is because you can still get play in this over time even if the metal isn't touching, particularly on Ford mondeo mk3's which results in a dull thudding over bumpy roads.

[@Adzeoda]

Clarity should be your middle name. You have gift for teaching. You've earned a sub. Thanks for the video.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks!! 🤙🏽

[@architude]

Yes, yes, yes, this is how to explain things. Great job and we'll done. Thankyou for exposing and explaining it precisely for us to go have a look.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Glad you found it helpful! Hope you can fix your problem!

[@paullarge5983]

I realise this is an old video, but really helpful and put together so well! Thanks for the advice.. here in the UK we call them wishbones, but I now know that's what I need to replace thanks to you!! :)

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Oldie but goodie? Like me

[@paullarge5983]

@@BudgetMechanicHawaii haha.. yeah, same here.

[@HansLotap]

Very helpful video. Ill check all of these on my mazda 3 2018 since im hearing a noise when i drive on a bumpy road.

[@Saykox]

Thanks so much for your video, I couldn’t explain the sound to my mechanic of the struts and this video helped me a lot Thanks!

[@paullenson7530]

I'm not in habit of commenting everything I view but this video was very instructive. Thank you.

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped

[@sa1nt_john.v1]

Yup think my tie rods are bad. So far I've changed the cv axels, motor mounts, rotars, brakes, and control arms. The tie rods are the only other thing I can think of. I was told to move the tire like that but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention. I'll also reach in and test it the way you showed. It got a 2005 Acura tl. Any advice would be great

[@HighlanderJosh]

Awesome! Just today I noticed my 1990 Miata was making some deep croaking noises from the front right while driving or at stand still when i turn to the right. Will use this to help me figure out this problem. Hopefully my first ever suspension/steering repair goes well!

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Check ball joints and tie rod ends well! Common turning noise culprits!

[@dwayne9227]

Excellent video i diagnosed the noise my car was making because of this video, found that it was the sway bar links n changed them my self thanks

[@tashawhite6071]

Thanks for this video because that's what I hear on my car is the clunking noise when I go over bumps so I need in outer tie rod

[@sueproffitt3320]

Best video i have seen.I was told my control arm is bad on both sides.I wonder what the heck is that.Glad to see what has happen to my car and thanks for the great video

[@johnnybaltazar22]

Thank you sir, a very helpful video which teaches how to find the issue of my car, i've been trying to fix it since more than a year, now i think it's the Ball joint

[@BudgetMechanicHawaii]

Great to hear 🤙🏽