[Orion6]

When sitting at a stop or backing out of my driveway, I can hear a clunk noise in the front end when turning my steering wheel.

My Patriot only has about 2200 miles, and I've had it aligned with camber bolts installed.

Is some noise normal with the resistance of the asphalt or should I have it checked? Doesn't seem to do it when driving on the road at normal speeds.

 

[Orion6]

Just recently.

Ugh. Not what I wanted to hear.

 

[Orion6]

I'll have the stealership check it when I change the oil. Since it's new I'll do the first one at 3000 miles anyway to get the break in oil out.

I am trying to stay positive but I am getting the feeling I have a lemon. I have already had a front axle replaced.

 

[Orion6]

Mine is VERY sensitive to road crown. In the right lane, it pulls pretty sharp right. When I got it it pulled left.

Now the clunk. Good ol' Chrysler.

 

[Orion6]

Thanks, I will mention that to them. I'm sure it will be the classic, "unable to replicate" explanation. :doh:

 

[Orion6]

Took her in today, just a heat shield that the rubber boot on the suspension was catching on. No more knock. Glad it was something simple!

 

[Orion6]

Apparently one of the inner heat shields (way up in the suspension if you have the skid plate) was deformed just enough to "catch" the edge of the rubber boots making a slight "pop" or "clunk" when turning the wheel to the right. Just a tolerance thing I believe.

 

[Orion6]

No, it was opposite the axle. Just a warped or deformed heat shield. Got it replaced and they even gave me a wash and vaccuum.