Q: Clinking sound in frount axel

asked by on February 01, 2017

I change both front wheel hubs but after that when I drive I hear a clunking sound at low speeds even on the high way it still there I was told the in the front axel where the drive shaft is at there a seal and bearing I was told that should be the problem also there is no leaking of the axel don't know if there any fluid in there any advice would be great thanks

My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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