Mazda 3 DIY Repair - Front end making clunking noise when hitting bumps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- 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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Dude I am a collage student and you just saved me around a thousand dollars! Thank you so much
Cool, you're welcome.
Just had to thank you man! Been trying to fix this noise for so long and couldn't figure it out. Can't believe it took a whole 10 minutes to fix both sides and feel like I'm driving a new car! You're the man
You're welcome!
You absolute legend! Ive had an increased knocking/ clunking noise from the front passenger side wheel area everytime the car hits even a minor dip on our shitty roads littered with pot holes here in UK. Had the drop arm link thing sorted not far back and have been putting it off getting fixed due to lack of cash atm but this video will honestly get me a proper night's sleep now. For any novice not quite sure of any mechanical issues with their motor and are in a similar situation as me i can't stress enough how fantastic tuition videos like this gem are.
Omg!!! Thank you for this video. My clunking noise now is gone. My rip off Mechanic says to diagnose will be $150/hr but if I decide to get the work done with him that cost is waived. You saved me a ton of money and thanks again. Gotta love TH-cam
You're awesome ! Same noise and it was the exact problem you described. You saved me from endless bushing replacements. Thanks
Glad it helped. I was kinda shocked (pun intended) that it was this loose nut making all the racket. Thanks for commenting.
Same here! Thanks so much for posting this!!
Oh tx my 2010 is doing that noise so ill check it up!
100% fixed the noise I was hearing. These things come as a fully assembled unit to plug and play. Go figure it was lose from the factory.
My front driver's side was loose as a goose. Tightened it up and the clunking has stopped. Thanks for this.
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
This worked for me. I recently installed aftermarket shocks and springs on my '16 Mazda 3 and about a month later heard the clunking noise. Saw this video and tighten the strut nut connecting the shock to the top mount, worked like a charm. Thanks for the helpful video!
Glad it helped
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.
Ok...I tried last night, with hex socket holding the middle and offset wrench 18mm and attempted to turn the nut but it's super tight already.
In your case was it not tight when you first tried? I don't want to strip nut. Torque spec was like 40-60lbs but couldn't confirm because I can't use torque wrench..
Just to follow up, it was the new strut assembly being defective. I put it back old one and no clunk. I'm sure it was top nut not being seated correctly but I don't have tool to disassemble so returned the product.
thanks! fixed it for our 2011 3. driver’s side (usa) on ours was 19mm but passenger side was 17mm and passenger side projected higher as you found. passenger side was already tight. confirm 6mm allen as others have noted. thanks so much for sharing your experience. subscribed.
Dude, as old as this is, u still saved my ass! Thank you so much for your videos!
Guy I work with gave me $20.00 to diagnose his clunk. If you nailed it, I owe you $10!
Thank you thank you thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea how many months as I have spending my time look under the car to the control arm bushings check the ball joint check the tie rod nothing came loose I was about to give up and take my car to the dealership then I came across your video on the TH-cam I checked the bolt on the strut same as yours and you were right it was loose. I'm not sure how dealership did not cach. Are when they replaced the control arm bushing 2 years ago but tighten the strut nuts actually solve the problem thank you so much
You're welcome, be glad the dealer missed it, they'd charge 300.00 to tighten them up. Thanks for commenting.
Recently had the same problem so I followed your advice and boomm! The noise was gone. Thanks for the info!
You're welcome!
This video helped us solved the noise issue to our Mazda 3! Thanks so much for posting this!!
You're welcome!
!!! Dude. I think this could be the exact same problem I have. You might have saved me hundreds of dollars in inspection and repair...
Teach a man to fish! Thanks so much, this fixed the noise.
I have the same issue. I will
look into it today after a nap. Thank you brother.
i had this problem for bout a month , me bring me I was like fuck this car but then I came across your video today and when I say you saved me a lot of money ! This worked like a charm ! Now my car is quiet as ever !
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
We're you able to figure out the cause?
Another satisfied customer here...thank you
Great to hear!
Just fixed my 2012 Mazdaspeed3, thanks to this video! Much appreciated.
Glad it helped!
Been beating my head against a wall with the 05. Replaced lower control arms, struts, and the swaybar end links. Still clunking. Gonna try this first thing in the morning
I hope it helps, good luck.
It did, worked like a charm man!
Goes to show Gotta check brand new parts sometimes for problems too!
@@motodude1002 Awesome, glad that was it. Nothing worse than chasing down a noise.
Omg thank you! This was the same issue for my 2008 Mazda3. Used an 18 mm wrench and that worked :)
You're welcome!
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
Dude thanks so much, I couldn’t figure out the noise and that was it.
No problem 👍
Thank you so much, totally fixed the noise for us! We needed an 18mm wrench.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You saved me a lot of time and money!
Great to hear!
Thanks! Worked on my 2012 Mazda 3. New pre-loaded struts were just installed a couple of months ago, then one day the clunking started. Guess that nut was not tight from the factory.
Will hapen on Ford Focus MK2 since they share the same chasis. Had the same issue on the right side, and realized the nut was loose after shaking the spring with force, with the wheel on the ground.
Funny thing both struts were replaced a year ago by the previous owner and was a 500 euro job...
yes! this solved my problem on my 2010 3. too bad i tried replacing springs and struts and the problem was still there. turns out it was this loose bolt/nut. oh well, got an excuse to get konis and eibachs.
who replaced the springs without checking the shocks? this would be easily noticed to be loose too without a spring in place.
@@siiioxide um no. the bolt was loose - it doesnt mean the shocks were dangling and swaying. the shocks were tight enough to not move when lifted but on pavement with weight and pushed under pressure, it showed the bolt to have some clearance to the nut. this is NOT easily noticeable unless you are looking for it. one would be checking all the parts BELOW the engine bay and not necessarily on top.
Hola , yo desmonte el amortiguador del resorte y top plate y encontre que el amortiguador tenia juego internamente el piston valve, con la mano hacia presion hacia abajo y sentia un juego, cambie amortiguador y arreglado el problema
I tried to turn it clockwise without the allen wrench, it was turning with the metal part. What seems to be the problem? The right side is tight,
Thanks. Fingers crossed, checking tonight.
Bought 2010 mazda 5, replaced myself lwr ctrl.arms, sway bar and bushings. Improved clonk but not gone. Has an aftermkt moog stock assy...checked top strut nut and that was it...mine was a small vibration perceptible on road corrugations...
I'm hoping this will be the rear for me but it might not. When I hit a slight bump I can feel that bump well. Nice clank too. I seen a vid about replacing the sway bar end links
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!
Thanks for the video bro
Any time
I think i got a vice grip on the strut rod in fender well, gripped where it doesn't travel into the strut bushings so as not mar it, and used a socket above with the torque wrench. Going to check it again as it has been making clunk noises over small bumps
This turned out to be my problem as well. I do want to point out that because its a McPherson strut system, its weight bearing meaning you dont have to hold the allen as you tighten it. Otherwise good video :)
I have a 2005 mazda 3 and have this TERRIBLE rattle that I hear while I’m driving daily and I’ve been to 3 mechanics and have had all types of BS work done and nothing has fixed it. Can you please help me
Did you try to tighten up the struts like I did in this video?
What if I'm hearing the clunking noise over all 4 tires when hitting bumps? Got a 2013 mazdaspeed 3
Update : Rear sway bar was aftermarket and wore out the bushings from improper fitment. Put OEM sway bar and new bushings on and doesn't make noise anymore. Hope this helps someone
It could have similar screws in the rear, but I'm not sure.
Yes, thank you. That was my problem too.
Thanks for the video! I’m trying to figure out some clanking in my car and recently (3k miles ago) had the struts, control arms, and links replaced, so thought this might be it. I couldn’t really seem to tighten the bolt, but am not sure if I’m getting enough leverage with the 6mm Allen key (it’s 5-6inches long). It doesn’t seem to want to tighten anymore. Curious if you used an L shaped Allen key to hold it in place or if you used an Allen bit on a ratcheting wrench? It’s on there pretty tight but I guess I’m wondering if it’s just that I’m not getting enough torque on there. Thanks!
You could try the socket type for a little more torque, but I think I just used a standard Allen wrench with a small cheater bar. Also take a look at sway bar bushings as they can make a similar clunk. Good luck!
@@TheHandsOnChannel Thanks! Going to give these a try. Otherwise, just give up and live with the clunking.
Hi I have a 2006 Mazda 3 and the noise is coming from the back left hand side of the car is there a fix to this ?
Sorry IDK.
I have same clunking issue with my 07 mazda 5...but mine does not have a hole for the Allen key..how do I hold it?
Mye 2016 mazda 6 makes a similar clunking sound on the front end while driving. Sounds like something is loose or work out. Definitely something try. Thanks
Fingers crossed!
@@TheHandsOnChannel not loose when i checked it today. Possibly it's coming from somewhere else I guess
That's the first thing you want to check on Front wheel strut cars, It's very common. Good find though.
Yeah it was the first one I've run across, but I will be on the look out for it from now on. Thanks for commenting.
My 2014 CX5 has a clunking sound when I hit a bump, is it the same problem has your Mazda 3?
It could be. I'd check the bolts to see if they have worked lose.
Could you help me out man ? I have a 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback 2.5l and when I’m in low Rpms and down shift I have a lil clunk sound
It could be a motor mount. That's where I'd start since you said it's when you downshift. Good luck.
Could be a number of probable causes that if it were me I would get info about. Not being a mechanic myself I would first try to locate the clunk noise on a quiet road at night just to be sure im in the right ball park when going through main parts bit by bit. I often over think the why and how of things and forget to start with the basics. Loose connections I.e ...bolts, nut or clips missing or perished. Then track down the line at the bigger shit that scares my bank balance! I am a follower of a guy called scotty kilmer on TH-cam and would recommend his channel massively mate. That bloke from the u.s is an absolute book of knowledge and has a video on just about everything on nearly all car makes from day dot. Send him a msg and I bet you the guy will have some sort of clue
What size Allen was it? I have the same issue
I don't remember, sorry. It is a metric though.
6 MM. I just checked it.
Would it cause the steering will to shake too when hitting bump if it's loose?
I doubt it. That sounds like a tie rod or maybe a ball joint problem.
Mines not just a clunk it's so bad cv axle clicking and struts and shocks are both leaking really badly it's hell I'll try to tighten up these just too see if it helps any tho
I paid 1000 to get it fixed and now its making the same noise but worse a year later
Sorry to hear that. Did you try tightening up the struts as I showed in the video?
@@TheHandsOnChannel no I figured it out. I have a bad axle on the right side
I'm having same problem keep coming loose help
Try some red locktite.
Thnx for the quick reply also I noticed the same the height from ground to fender left side 28 Inches right side 28.4
12 in morning houston still trying to get right right side is snug tight 17 or Allen wrench won't budge it left side spins spins spins
Do they just vibrate loose over time?
Yeah I think so. Hitting bumps and the rubber settling in probably causes it.
@@TheHandsOnChannel figured! The clunk started about a week ago, and my wife n I work about 50 minutes from home, so as u can imagine, we were a bit uneasy, especially when I visually inspected all bushings n didn't see anything that needed attention. I'm glad I found your video, bcus if my wife was on the freeway and that nut fell off.... I could only imagine. Thank you again!
Mechanicing nice word LOL
I’ve had same issue lol 2008 mazda 3 here
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How is this such a common issue. And only on one side? Like wtf Mazda lol
Well damn