Post 59087 » Re: Boxer front suspension clunks. » Peugeot Central

Posted: Fri 18 Feb, 2011 9:05 am

Hi my 1996 Boxer has a clunk from the front suspension, when near full or on full steering lock. Told by previous owner its the spring moving on the insert, but think its the top bearing. Any experience with this matter. Easy and cheap to change???? Laughing

Posted: Wed 18 Jan, 2012 4:38 pm

Hi see no replys have same problem just had advisory on mot its top bearing on suspension on strut not expensive but looks a pain to do anyone know how to get at top of strut looks like its under the dash .Guy at garage says 2 hours each side shall have a go my self just get bits abd a spring compressor .Julian

Posted: Thu 19 Jan, 2012 3:16 pm

hmmmmmmm i thought it was my wheel bearings. the back bounces around like its got a out of round wheel so i do think thats a wheel bearing and the front feels loose. but i also get the clunk from both sides when turning hard and off the gas.

Posted: Tue 21 Feb, 2012 7:52 pm

Posted: Mon 27 Feb, 2012 6:30 pm

Hi dont no if this is any use but I had a clunk on drivers side what sounded like the strut so on further investigation , I discovered that the strut plate looked recent , but the big lock nut on top of the strut was real loose Evil or Very Mad

so I tightened it up and its now well sorted Laughing

its dead easy to get at the top of the struts you just need to remove the lower facia panel only a few screws then pull the big block of foam out, move some bunches of wires , and take the insulation away from the top of the suspension turret.

Cheers

Posted: Wed 29 Aug, 2012 3:05 pm

Recently did my top shock bearings its a bit of a job but drives like new now the bearing is in between the top plate and plate top of spring mine were shot had to chisel it off the plate on one side you need a good wire brush as well to clean everything back up .I think problem is corrosion blocks drain holes then it just sits there every time spray gets up there .I waxoyled every thing as put it back to stop further corrosion .Diyer will need 2hrs each side and an extra pair of hands locating the suspension leg back in the holes its bloody heavy need to pump it back up with a jack .

Posted: Tue 23 Apr, 2013 11:48 pm

Hello mine did exactly same ... I replaced shocks for USED ones really cheap and now perfect again