I currently own 2005 G35 with about 80k miles. Lately there has been this clunk/click sound when applying the brake at a low speed or even when going over bumps. This only occurs when going in low speed and it's only coming from the front passenger side wheel.

I took it to a local mechanic shop but they aren't able to figure it out. They checked for any loose ends and couldn't find anything. I read on other threads that it could be the end links or the compression rod.

Would gladly appreciate it if any of you share the solution to this problem.

Thanks!

 

End links make a common loose clunk sound you are going to hear at low speeds and when you hit pot holes at speed.

 

Clunking during braking can be a sign of a work translink bushing. The weight of the car causes the arm to shift forward or backwards and clunk against the subframe.

To check this, get the front of the car in the air so the wheels dangle free. Spray some lube in the bushing, and then get a prybar and see if it slides back and forth like this




Normally, the control arm is centered on the bushing

 

I have some clunking going on in my front end now that I'm trying to diagnose, so I'm glad you posted how to check this bushing. How much of a PITA is this to change out? Is it possible to press that bushing out and the new one in as a DIY driveway job?

 

It's possible to press out the bushings. If you can do it in a driveway all depends on the tools you have. I used a cheap harbor freight 20 ton press I had in my house to do mine. Took the arm out and did it.

I also bought a replacement arm from Rockauto.com that had all new bushings installed. Was $75 or so.


Some of the bolts may be seized in the arm. I know my shock bolt was stuck and required an air hammer to break loose.

So it could be a fairly easy job, or a royal PITA

 

Check this video out, are you having the same noise ? thx

http://sendvid.com/edqpu9e2

 

Had the same problem when I first bought my coupe. control arm bushings were toast. upgraded to some aftermarket ones