Clunk on a front wheel

[SalvadorP]

Today I noticed a clunk on the right (i believe) front wheel when reversing from a parking spot with the wheels turned all the way left.

It sounded like Clunk, clunk, clunk. It made the sound about 3 times in the space of a few meters reversing. I replicated the sound a few times. I believe this could be a bushing. I don't know which one though.

Any clues?

[RollingThunder]

Have you got non standard wheels or tyres fitted? Just wondering if the tyre is catching the liner? Was it that kind of noise or a metallic one?

So difficult to diagnose remotely 😆

[SalvadorP]

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Have you got non standard wheels or tyres fitted? Just wondering if the tyre is catching the liner? Was it that kind of noise or a metallic one?

So difficult to diagnose remotely 😆

I don't. It's all original.

I remember having a similar issue on my VW, fwd, but I was abroad at the time and asked my father to bring it to a mechanic. I know it was a bushing, but not whitch one. I feel like the sound was similar, but it was a while ago.

I don't know if this info helps, but maybe it's my imagination, but I feel the car kind of moved a bit whenever it made the sound. Like the way I was reversing was putting sideways pressure on that wheel and that was provoking the noise/movement. But it might just be my imagination.

Like a loosen tie rod perhaps?

[Kev0607]

It could be a lot of things.

Post a video with someone else moving the car or record the sound when you hear it and upload it here. Its guesswork otherwise.

[griston64]

Originally Posted by SalvadorP

Today I noticed a clunk on the right (i believe) front wheel when reversing from a parking spot with the wheels turned all the way left.

It sounded like Clunk, clunk, clunk. It made the sound about 3 times in the space of a few meters reversing. I replicated the sound a few times. I believe this could be a bushing. I don't know which one though.

Any clues?

Have you got poly spaceship bushes ? They can make parking hop worse in colder weather

[griston64]

Originally Posted by SalvadorP

I don't. It's all original.

I remember having a similar issue on my VW, fwd, but I was abroad at the time and asked my father to bring it to a mechanic. I know it was a bushing, but not whitch one. I feel like the sound was similar, but it was a while ago.

I don't know if this info helps, but maybe it's my imagination, but I feel the car kind of moved a bit whenever it made the sound. Like the way I was reversing was putting sideways pressure on that wheel and that was provoking the noise/movement. But it might just be my imagination.

Like a loosen tie rod perhaps?

The 940 turns at such a tight angle making this fairly common. Ackerman angle is the technical term I think

[Forrest]

The front wheels on these large rear wheel drive cars often skip when reversing on a tight turn. Worn control arm bushes can make it worse, as can colder weather. If it’s only that it’s probably not worth putting a lot of effort into trying to eliminate it.

[SalvadorP]

Originally Posted by griston64

Have you got poly spaceship bushes ? They can make parking hop worse in colder weather

nah, regular bushings.

Originally Posted by griston64

The 940 turns at such a tight angle making this fairly common. Ackerman angle is the technical term I think

Originally Posted by Forrest

The front wheels on these large rear wheel drive cars often skip when reversing on a tight turn. Worn control arm bushes can make it worse, as can colder weather. If it’s only that it’s probably not worth putting a lot of effort into trying to eliminate it.

alright. thanks. i had never noticed i think. i'll pay attention in the future to see if it keeps doing it or gets any worse.
I need to change real wheel bearings, so I will have the opportunity to inspect the car more thoroughly too at that time.