[utdavist]

I drive a 99 altima. I can hear a knocking noise on the front passenger side when ever I go over any bumps. It sounds like it could be coming from a strut. Does anyone have any suggestions to what it might be?

 

[Teh00Alty]

what exactly is the noise, more details please

 

[utdavist]

what exactly is the noise, more details please

it sounds like the strut is over extending and hitting something.

 

[Teh00Alty]

so the noise comes as the car is coming back down or goin up?

 

[utdavist]

so the noise comes as the car is coming back down or goin up?

when the car is going down

 

[Teh00Alty]

i would say u have a weak strut, since it compresses very easily. Im not tellin you to go out and buy struts, but tahts just what i think it is. Did u give it the bounce test?

 

[utdavist]

i would say u have a weak strut, since it compresses very easily. Im not tellin you to go out and buy struts, but tahts just what i think it is. Did u give it the bounce test?

What is the bounce test?

 

[Teh00Alty]

If you push down on each corner and it goes down then back up once the strut is good, if it continues to bounce three or more times then it is definitely bad.

 

[Asleep]

look at the body of the strut where the piston goes into it. if its all wet or damp looking, the strut is bad. you can also take it for a short drive on a semi bumpy road and when you park the vehicle - feel the body of the strut to see if its noticeably hotter than the other struts. a clunking noise from that area can also be a bad motor mount.

 

[NorthGator]

What is the meaning of "Motor Mount"? Does the following link describe it?

http://www.performancesuspension.com/motorTransMounts.htm

Thanks.

look at the body of the strut where the piston goes into it. if its all wet or damp looking, the strut is bad. you can also take it for a short drive on a semi bumpy road and when you park the vehicle - feel the body of the strut to see if its noticeably hotter than the other struts. a clunking noise from that area can also be a bad motor mount.