XJRaider

Okay i have 2000 Cherokee sport inline 6 all stock 231 transfer case automatic

The problem is i have bad clunking problem that sounds like its coming from under passenger floorboard maybe even more towards the front

the noise only occurs when i start from a stopped position and when i start from a stop and make a LEFT turn.

it only occurs at the first 45 degrees of the turn or the first 10 feet from starting position.

i have replaced the sway bar bushings tightened the track bar axle end no loose control arm bushings or any bushing up front that i have not yet replaced.

i need to find out hat it is or my dad is gonna make me sell it cause we cant figure it out.

i will be eternally grateful to the person who can tell me or help me the most just ask for any info you need

jomps

axle shaft ujoint?

XJRaider

left side was bad and replaced and no play at all bearings good on both sides too

XJRaider

please i cannot think of what it could be dont want to loose it

jomps

steearing column joint....check that

XJRaider

okay can do any other suggestions

jomps

thats all for now...mine has some play and can here it a bit but a clunk sounds like its really loud

Programbo

He's going to make you sell a perfectly good Jeep just because it makes a clunk but otherwise works fine?

I guess just check all the common stuff. U-joints. Wheel bearings/hub. Brakes even.

jomps

if it keeps going then go with it I say

XJRaider

wheel bearing are all good axle u joints all good new front driveshaft no loose bushings or front emd components and new sway bar bushings feels like its something simple but not easy to find or diagnose

NYsNumba1Man

Maybe your exhaust is loose and clunking against the body. Mine was doing the exact same thing about 2 weeks ago

XJRaider

have been meaning to check that it could be a possibility will check tommorow

Cherokee.Dreamer

My brake caliper was shot from the previous owner, it had play in it and everytime i stopped or let off the brake and hit the gas it made a clunk. Idk if this even comes close but worth a shot

wahoo

It could be the drive shaft as it moves in and out of transfer case, the splines on the drive shaft become dry overtime and just need lubed up. The splines don't have any way of getting lubed, you can use grease or anti-seaze compound. My 2000 was doing the same thing and I did this and it went away. Theres a hose clamp like around the rubber boot, just cut it off and drop the drive shaft and I just used a heavy duty zip tye on the boot because you will have to do it again later down the road. Hope this helps.

Turbo X_J

Get under it with a rubber mallet and start beating on everything, see what moves that isn't supposed too. Then with you underneath have someone bounce all four corners and the front & rear like checking for worn shocks. See if you can use a pry bar and lift the transmission or motor off the mounts, etc, etc. Last but certainly not least you already lubed the slip joint for the rear driveshaft, right?