guelphgryphon

Ok here's the deal, recently I took my CRX for a long trip to Vermont. A few days after I returned I noticed this "clunking" sound coming from the drivers side rear wheel. I've looked under the car and nothing is hanging or is loose so I'm kinda stumped but it's annoying as hell and would like to have it fixed. Also, the front drivers side wheel seems to be contracting its own ****ty noise that sounds like it will gradually progress to the same annoying level that the rear is in. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

imported_gatherer

ummm does the clunking change with speed? does it happen only on wieght transfer (for example turning a corner or brakeing) or only when you go over a bump?

this would help narrow down the issue. right now it could be a CV joint or a ball joint or a blown shock...the list goes on...

guelphgryphon

yes the noise does increase with speed...what about wheel bearings and if so how do you change them front and rear?

imported_gatherer

yes could also be the wheel bearing.... they have to be pressed out and new ones pressed in I believe

imported_jason_alt

Rear wheel bearings do not have to be pressed out.

imported_gatherer

your right ..... duh I didn't read properly... and to think I've changed mine before ....

Brett

when your car is sitting can you shake the wheel back and forth?

imported_BoOsTd

im assuming you have a 6th or 7th gen. the guy has an 88 crx


classic mis informer here

imported_BoOsTd

it sounds like a blowen shock or worn bushing to me...

but who knows it could be your spare tire or jack klunking in the trunk cuz it shifted while unloading your luggage.

imported_jason_alt

Interesting. How do you remove the rears then? You've done this before on a 2nd gen Crx? INFORM me.

imported_BoOsTd

i was being sarcastic, I thought it was funny gatherer has changed them before and still forgot honda only makes complete hub and bearing assys.

Ohwell I guess im not funny

imported_jason_alt

I obviously misinterpreted your sarcasm. No worries.

punkindrublic

i found it funny

imported_gatherer

ohhh god people reading my posts wrong ... yes I have changed my rear wheel bearings before .. yes I know they are one assembly.... my error was from thoinking he was speaking of the front not the rear it was my mistake.... geez grow up...

guelphgryphon

OK, OK are you guys finished your little pissing contest? If so who's got the best idea as to what it may be, bearings, bushings, struts, etc. I know its not the jack and spare because I've checked so they can be ruled out, however, I would like to know how to check bushings and bearings since I would probably like to change them anyway. Again you input is apreciated...thanks.

PS: how much is the rear bearing hub assembaly and how are the front bearings changed?

imported_jason_alt

Rear hub assembly can range anywhere from 150 to over 200 bucks each from the dealer.

Jack up the wheel and put hands at 9 and 3. Push with the left hand and pull with the right. Now pull with the left and push with the right. Do this a couple times. You're trying to feel any play in the wheel. You can also do this at 12 and 6 on the wheel. Honda specs allow for no play.

Another way is by spinning the wheel and listening for a frictional noise coming from the hub. A really bad bearing would have a grinding, sandy noise as it spins. Don't confuse any noises with the rotor rubbing against the pads as the wheel spins. You could even take off the wheel if you like and spin the hub with your hand.