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What causes a rattling noise in the front end of a 2000 Chevy S-10 after replacing the upper and lower ball joints and every thing is like new but it still sounds like the upper ball joint is bad?
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∙ 16y ago
BEFORE you go to the expense of checking all suspension parts, check the hood mounts.
Raise the hood and support it with the prop rod, then vigorously shake the hinge (fore, aft, left, right, up and down). Be careful not to disturb the prop rod (it might help to have a friend hold the hood) or you might lose fingers. That's what mine was. $2.00 part vs $1000 for a new front end. That should account for the clunkiness. If you don't replace the part, try tightening it, or stuff a small rag underneath the hinge so that upward pressure is exerted on the hinge when closed.
If you discover another (much quieter) rattle after the clunk is gone, check the wiper grate. It can come loose and also add to road noise. THEN: Check all steering linkages, ball joints, brakes, and bearings. Be sure to clean and apply grease to all appropriate locations. The caliper pins can come loose too if you haven't serviced your breaks in a while - which is very dangerous. 20 bucks says it's your hood hinges.
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