[nyvolvo]

Our 2000 XC AWD SE, nearly 80k miles, has started making a shuddering, thunking noise when we make sharp turns at very slow speeds, e.g., turning out of a parking place.

A garage says that we need new struts, front & back, and claims that the compromised struts are starting to cause uneven tire wear.

Has anyone experienced something like this before?

Thanks!

 

[1steven]

The problem is the strut bearing and seat mounting assembly. They wear out and the resultant play causes the clunking on those slow maneuvers. I'm surprised you also didn't hear a clunking when going over a chuckhole or a bump, as this is also a symptom of sturt mounts needing replacement.

 

[sulley007]

Thanks for the response. Have you had this problem before yourself?

 

[1steven]

Yes I have and replaced the entire front suspension including control arms, struts, strut setas, spring, mounts, etc...and make sure you replace the sway bar links--cheap fix but a problem source. And then get a front end aligmnent from a really good shop!!!

 

[sulley007]

Did you find a good place to source all those parts from?