Help! Clunking in the right rear suspension.

[Craig Brumley]

2004 G35 sedan. I've got a clunking noise in the rear suspension, passenger side. I've isolated it to an assemble just forward of the axle, but I have no idea what it's called. It seems like a swing link type assembly, with an "S" shaped thing with bushings at the top and bottom. Any techs out there know what I'm talking about and can give me a name (or better yet, a part number) so I can order it? If I haven't been descriptive enough, I'll take a picture of it and post it.

Thanks,

Craig

[RED_DET]

Picture would be great.

[timmy0257]

2004 G35 sedan. I've got a clunking noise in the rear suspension, passenger side. I've isolated it to an assemble just forward of the axle, but I have no idea what it's called. It seems like a swing link type assembly, with an "S" shaped thing with bushings at the top and bottom. Any techs out there know what I'm talking about and can give me a name (or better yet, a part number) so I can order it? If I haven't been descriptive enough, I'll take a picture of it and post it.

Thanks,

Craig

this sounds like you are describing a shackle on the leaf spring of the rear suspension.

heck, i am so new i dont even know if Gs have leaf springs

[RED_DET]

Could be sway bar as well. That is the only thing in the rear that normally makes any noises.

[biggie]

heck, i am so new i dont even know if Gs have leaf springs

You've had to many trucks or something, all coil springs on G series. Goes for 99% of import cars of recent years.

[timmy0257]

heck, i am so new i dont even know if Gs have leaf springs

You've had to many trucks or something, all coil springs on G series. Goes for 99% of import cars of recent years.

you got it....i was in a truck phase through college and now just got back into cars now that im a professional. =)

[SteveTheTech]

One of the common things I see is a loud clicking when changing direction from the axle nuts.

Other than that a noise when braking is usually from something being loose back there or the brake pads not having enough lubrication.

A noise and pulsation might be from a seized caliper that has overheated and warped the rotor.

A growling noise might be from tires and or wheel bearings.

Something being loose might get worse quickly and not when you expect it. Have a professional evaluate this asap for your safety and for the safety of those near you on the road.