Clunking sound from the front passenger when going over bumps

ASHLEY ROSE

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2016 GMC TERRAIN
80,000 MILES

Hello, I’ve heard a clunking noise coming from the front passenger side for quite a while. Assumed it was the strut. Strut was replaced and still making the noise. So, the control arm was replaced. Still making the noise.
I'm not sure if this is related but I thought I needed brakes as when I would hit the brakes at a fast speed it would making almost a humming noise as the tire spun and caught a certain area and was “wobbly” feeling. Brakes are totally fine. Brake pads still have 3/4 of their life to them. Also feeling a bit shaky at 50MPH or so. Any ideas what the clunking/shaking could be?

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
43,305 POSTS

You could have a loose front brake caliper that is causing the issue but to be sure you can upload a video of the noise with your response. You can use your phone and upload it directly, that way we can know for sure what's going on. Also, a sway bar link or fame mount can cause this noise as well. Here is how to do the front brakes which includes the caliper, and the sway bar mounts and links in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Clunking sound from the front passenger when going over bumps

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