2007 Mazda 3 – Complaint: Makes unusual clunking/tapping noise when hitting bumps. I drove the car and sounded like bad ball joints or bushings, metal to metal clunking noise when hitting bumps. Car drove fine except for the noise. This is how I fixed the problem.
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Excellent point. I triple checked everything: strut bolt , swaybar link, CV axle , rug nuts, break retainer clip etc … but could not figure out the root of noise.
I ordered offset wrench so will try your solution this weekend.
Yes, thank you. That was my problem too.
Teach a man to fish! Thanks so much, this fixed the noise.
Thank you very very much! I was going crazy, couldn't find the issue. I had changed the stabilizer bar link and it kept rattling
Hello, I have a clunking noise in my Mazda3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3, I changed the front upper mounts, a good ones, and It stopped making the clonk noise, but after 1-2 hours driving, started the noise again.
I tightened the nut of the front upper mounts with a pneumatic gun, so I doubt that's my problem, but I'll check, thank you!
I found a fix in case you tried it all. Swap out the front end engine mount. Better to swap all of them but if you are on a budget just swap that one out. I hope this helps
Thank you!!! I've had a spat of expensive repairs and was really not wanting to take it into the shop again, this was a piece o' cake!
You're awesome ! Same noise and it was the exact problem you described. You saved me from endless bushing replacements. Thanks
I have tightened twice myself I had a shop tighten up once seems like it backs off when it once two. Twice left side one time right side. New strut assemblies quality. It's not stripped or anything
I'm having same problem keep coming loose help
That's the first thing you want to check on Front wheel strut cars, It's very common. Good find though.