front end noise

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FERRARI
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1998 camry V-6 Left side front end has knocking or clunking noise when brakes are applied hard. Could this be a worn bushing. If so what bushing could cause this.
Nov 15, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the brake caliper to make sure it is tight, check ball joints, and control arm bushings.

Let me know what you find.
Dec 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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FERRARI
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Calipers are good. This car has no ball joints or control arms
Dec 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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FERRARI
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Thanks for reply. When first looked at the lower control arm bushings and ball joints looked OK. Shopped replaced both struts and coil springs under warranty. Noise was still evident. Now may replace control arm, noticing a little more play than the other side. Bushing looks perfect.
Dec 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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