2002 Nissan Maxima SE noise

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mjehamy
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Car: 2002 Nissan Maxima SE

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I'm having a real dificult time finding this clunk noise on my front passenger side. The car makes this sound every time I hit a bump. Currently there are 99,000 miles on it and I've managed to replace front struts, strut mounts, brakes, new rotors, stabilizer link, and the control arm on that side that houses all the bushings. All parts accept brake pads and rotors are directly from Nissan. The noise only comes from that side and 3 mechanics have not been able to find it but they do hear it. Any suggestions? My next move is going to replace the stabilizer bar bushings which are in well condition but i guess its the next step. Please Help! There are no axle leaks neither.


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Could be the strut mount bearing or top-hat mounting point of the front struts

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/2002/SU.pdf top of strut system on page SU-9

Additionally it could be the sway bar bushings as they are known to go out.

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