How much movement is too much ?

[del mar]

Morning,

Funny clonking noise from front drivers side on W169 Mercedes A class.

Took the wheel off and used pry bar the lower swing arm has some movement.

Obviously two bushes front and rear, the rear one no noticeable play, the front one 4 - 5mm of movement.

Is that enough movement to create the clonking noise ?

Outer cv joint boot is ripped so will change the entire joint.

Thanks

[del mar]

I will take that as a yes then ...

This is the first time I have had a failed wishbone bush before, will order the part.

Del

[del mar]

dontlookdown said:

Any play or movement that you can 'feel' in a suspension joint or bush is too much really. If you can see the movement too then it is definitely shot.

Not always obvious how to unload the joints so you can check them properly tho.

But with 4-5mm movement yours is totally forked yes. You must have had the bass cannon turned up to 11 to mask that one!

Funny you should say that my 8 year old son has found the "bass" controller on the radio is it does tend to be on 10 !!

[del mar]

Fitted new CV joint - noise is gone.

Last CV joint that went gave a clicking on full lock, this one just clonked every now and then.

Thanks

Del