Clunking noise?, Ok pissin me off Options

[dustin15brown]

Ok, when i brake and turn left or brake and straight ny front end (not sure whether it's right or left... i think it's the left side but i don't know much about this kinda stuff) It's makin this loud clunking noise. It sounds like somethins loose and clunking.grindin' I took everything off and I didn't see anythin visibly wrong so can anyone help? Dont wanna get ass rammed by a mechanic if possible
Dustin

[Delta_Phoenix]

I got my axles from Advance Auto Parts and used the Haynes repair manual. I had no prior experience of replacing axles and everything went smooth with no problems. The most difficult part about replacing the axles is removing the old ones. It took me and 2 other guys and a rope to get them pulled out. Just go up to Advance or AutoZone or any other parts store and get them ordered. Also order the transmission seals because they're special order and will probably take 2-3 days to get to the store. The seals set me back a day when I was replacing them because they gave me the wrong ones. I wound up going to some rinky dink parts store that has a lot of stuff in stock, and they were able to give me the correct seals. The old seals are also tricky to get out. I had to pry them out VERY CAREFULLY with a flathead screwdriver. To get the new ones in, find something round that will fit around the edge of the seal, and just use a hammer to tap it in. Also use a hammer to get the new axles in, it shouldn't take much more than a few light taps on the end to get it to snap into the tranny. After you get them in, give them a tug to make sure they're secure and just bolt everything back together, throw your wheels on, and that's it. If you have access to any air tools, GET THEM. If I hadn't had one, I probably would have killed myself.

If you're planning on letting a mechanic do it, then all you will need to do is buy new axles (or halfshafts as they're most likely called at the parts stores). They will already have the CV joints and boots. Also make sure you save your old axles because you can take them back to the store to get your core charge back. I didn't really go into great detail about it, but if you need any more pointers let me know. Get the Haynes manual while you're there if you don't already have it. I didn't really have to use it when I did my axles since it's a pretty straightforward project, but it will still help out.