clunk - left rear

Have a small prob on my 2000 accord and hoping someone recognizes the
prob. I hear a clunking sound in the left rear of the car if I move
forward after having reversed, and at time I hear it if I crest
something (ie. speed bump or up a steep parking garage driveway) but is
pretty much not there on straight aways. Sometimes it can also be heard
when accelerating sharply at a green light - basically it sounds like
someone hammering in the wheel well. Any ideas on what it is? (no
shimmy or shake when driving - perfectly smoothe).

 

You could remove the left rear tire and take a close look at those areas
that you can easily see--don't crawl under the car while it is jacked up.
If you don't see any obvious problems--place the tire back on the car. If
you failed to find the source of the clunking sound--During your next
service appointment, ask your mechanic to place the car on the lift and
take a close look at the suspension system--esp. the area around the left
rear wheel.

 

Take a close look at the upper shock/strut mount. You will have to unload
(take the weight off of) the left rear wheel and check to see if the top nut
is tight. If it is, ensure that the upper mounting plate is not moving....

Dave D

 

IIRC there was a post like this on a newsgroup I frequent (getting old is
taking its toll on my memory) and a respondent said he had a loose brake
caliper. It was only a clunk, but I sure would take the wheel off and have a
good look.

Mike

 

Well I got it back from the dealership and it actually turned out to be
the links to the stabilizer at the back causing this. Replaced thos ($46
a piece) and it's all good!