S60 Suspension: - 'Clunk' from passenger side when accelerating hard from rest

AndyTucker · Mar 25th, 2012, 18:38

I've got a 2006 S60 D5 Geartronic, currently with 69k miles on the clock.

Recently, I've noticed a loud 'clunk' coming from the front passenger side if I accelerate hard from rest (e.g. to join a busy roundabout quickly). This is accompanied by another 'clunk', but higher-pitched, a few seconds later when I ease off. It sounds like it's coming from the front suspension area.

I've had a quick look and I can't see anything obviously awry, and the car passed an MOT last week with no advisories.

Any ideas anyone?

fungus · Mar 25th, 2012, 21:54

Drive shaft bolt loose? It lives behind the plastic hub cap centre. A starter for 10.

GMad · Mar 25th, 2012, 22:01

Bottom engine mount possibly?
An MOT tester cant see this as it's hidden by the undertray

edmundobw · Mar 30th, 2012, 09:54

Search under "Axle Ping" as I have the same issue and have just ordered the two replacement bolts as per articles found.

Mine is 2004 S60 D5

RAN60 · Mar 30th, 2012, 10:59

Got the same on mine but drivers side and its pointing towards to engine mount!

Maybe bottom too but have to check those!

Mar 25th, 2012, 18:38	#1
AndyTucker New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2014 08:42 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warwick	'Clunk' from passenger side when accelerating hard from rest I've got a 2006 S60 D5 Geartronic, currently with 69k miles on the clock. Recently, I've noticed a loud 'clunk' coming from the front passenger side if I accelerate hard from rest (e.g. to join a busy roundabout quickly). This is accompanied by another 'clunk', but higher-pitched, a few seconds later when I ease off. It sounds like it's coming from the front suspension area. I've had a quick look and I can't see anything obviously awry, and the car passed an MOT last week with no advisories. Any ideas anyone?

Mar 25th, 2012, 21:54	#2
fungus Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2022 09:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spalding	Drive shaft bolt loose? It lives behind the plastic hub cap centre. A starter for 10. __________________ Current: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 161K Current: C70 T5 GT automatic 2000 192K Past: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 48K last seen upside down in a field Past: V40 2.0T Sport Lux Auto 2003 171K Past: 340DL

Mar 25th, 2012, 22:01	#3
GMad Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2014 09:53 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Telford	Bottom engine mount possibly? An MOT tester cant see this as it's hidden by the undertray __________________ SHOULD ANYONE BE OFFENDED BY ANY OF MY POSTS THEN IT SERVES THEM RIGHT FOR STICKING THIER HEAD ABOVE THE BARBED WIRE FENCE THAT IS LIFE !

Mar 30th, 2012, 09:54	#4
edmundobw New Member Last Online: Oct 3rd, 2014 10:11 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gaborone	Search under "Axle Ping" as I have the same issue and have just ordered the two replacement bolts as per articles found. Mine is 2004 S60 D5

Mar 30th, 2012, 10:59	#5
RAN60 Master Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 07:50 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales	Got the same on mine but drivers side and its pointing towards to engine mount! Maybe bottom too but have to check those!

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