Q: Clunk front left

asked by on October 12, 2016

Clunk heard over bumps is intrrmittent, steering does not affect noise. No obvious malfunction on inspection by 3 mechanics. Strut bushing and bearings replaced, old ones looked fine. Noise sometimes when starting out w quick acceleration, sometimes when stopping. Now suspecting lower control arm bushing or sway bar bushing. Often I can drive for a while w no noise. Shock appeared Ok, no dead spots.

My car has 166000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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