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Old 12-03-2010, 05:02 PM
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1997 i6 auto 4x4 when i put it in r or drive its like a clunk or i dont know the word to use if i hold the break it doesnt do it as bad is it the rear u joint or what thanks
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yup, check u-joints in the rear drive shaft.
then check your control arm bushings.
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Also, check your transmission mount. Mine clunked and it turned out that my tranny mount was loose.
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ok ill check it how do i check the tranny mount and the u joint
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