[DML] Re: Strange new noise

[Dave Sontos <dsontos@xxxx>]

Hi Scott,
The first thing to do is pull that rear wheel. Jack the rear end up on jack
stands and check the wheel for loosness, (grap it by both sides and see if you
can shake it side to side and top to bottom). Put the car in neutral and slowly
turn the suspect wheel by hand, any noises? Any lumps in the tire? Next remove
the wheel, (any loose lug nuts?), now look at the constant velocity joint
rubber boots on the rear axle, any torn or ripped? Check the eight bolts
attaching the axle CV to the rear wheel, these can come loose. Check the shock
absorber for worn rubber bushings. Also check your trailing arm bolts, make
sure they are tight.

Dave Sontos
VIN 02573

DMC83in99@xxxx wrote:

> Today, I was driving the DMC on a pretty curvy road. When I took an extra
> sharp right hand turn, it started making this rapid thumping noise from the
> area of the left side wheel well. It doesn't do this on lefft hand turns,
> just right. Any ideas?