1998 Nissan Altima clunking when making hard turns

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RDHANSON1
What is causing a clunking noise from the front wheels when accelerating from a stop with the wheels turned hard in either direction. The previous owner said he replaced the CV joints because of this noise. I'm not sure I believe him, but the CV boots do look fairly new. I have replaced the rear bushing on the front right wheel for another noise rattle, but this didn't help the clunking noise.
Feb 6, 2010 at 10:38 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, if this is a constant clicking noise on hard turns, this will normally be faulty CV's, but if it is just one knock, i would be looking at suspension bushes.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 6, 2010 at 10:43 PM
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