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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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rattle from front left wheel

i have this rattling noise comeing form the front left wheel when i turn right. even if i slightly turn like when changing lanes i get it. no noise at all on left turns. anybody know what this could be?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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I would pull the wheel and check the brake rotor gaurd to make sure is secured.
Just look around for rub marks and somethings loose.

Are you sure it isn't the infamous clunck? Check both of the holes on your lower "A" frame.
 

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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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Also check to insure that there is an “anti-rattle” clip still on the brake caliper. It may have come loose and fell out? Don’t know if they can but since you mentioned “rattle” that’s the first thing I would look for…
 
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Also check to insure that there is an “anti-rattle” clip still on the brake caliper. It may have come loose and fell out? Don’t know if they can but since you mentioned “rattle” that’s the first thing I would look for…
where exactly is that? i plan to check tonight, but i want some ideas of what to look at.

it is not the clunk. i have that, so i know what it sounds like, and i have washers on they way for that!

any other ideas?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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I trashed my left tie rod end and the tire would wobble on certain pavements, but no rattling noise.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by EZGZ
I would pull the wheel and check the brake rotor gaurd to make sure is secured.
ding ding ding... we have a winner!

just before i left the office for lunch today i glanced at the brake caliper, and it looks like the rotor guard had worked itself loose. i was like WTF! the part of the guard that slides on the bottom of the caliper was sticking out about 2 inches, and it looked like it had struck the wheel. the pass. side had moved some also, but only about 3/4".

thanks for the suggestions!
 
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