Great Video! A $35 fix is the best fix!!

@alanvue

10 ай бұрын

@black7rob Due to the tight clearance to get to the bolts on the mount bracket, can you please share what type of tools you used?

Cool vid. Always good to put your hands on all the parts and feel for the clunk.

Thankyou so much for this video , iv been trying to figure that out on my wifes 2019 pathfinder , it has close to 60k miles , and it was mystery , everything is tight i just couldnt figure it out , thanks so much !

OH man, I can not wait to go out and check my truck tomorrow. I think you might have just pointed me in the direction of my noise on my 2013 Frontier.... TYVM!!!!!!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know Bob!!

thank you so much. finally found the noise on our 13 pathfinder.

Great video, thank you. That noise you produced sounds like what I hear in my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (166k miles).

@MidknightMechanics

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Martin!

Just finished from taking my 2013 Altima to the mechanic and they can’t find this mysterious clucking noise and to make matters worse I changed the struts and strut mounts, sway bar links, all the motor mounts oem and still this mysterious clucking noise has me crazy I just ordered the sway bar bushings and can’t wait because after seeing this video I am convinced that the bushing are bad , thank you so much I will keep you posted when I change them, thank you for taking the time and doing this video.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely appreciate that comment. Please be sure to update us Mario.

Same issue. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for the great vid

I have a 2013 pathfinder and have the same noise problem. It started around 70k miles. After checking it right now at 84k, my sway bar moves about a 1/4 inch left to right. Thanks a lot for the video!

@dlong5577

2 жыл бұрын

same here. Is it went away after replaced the bushings?

Exact car, exact noise.. I had the car on the lift and mechanic couldn’t figure out what it was. I will check out the sway bar bushings!! Thanks bud

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime my friend

I’ve had a popping sound that only happened when turning left when accelerating from a stop. Over about a year now it has slowly gotten worse. After ridiculous quotes I started a you tube search and went through all the common items…replace outer tie rods, sway bar links, and just did the CV axels this week. Still popping. Finally took it in and the mechanic called saying he thought it was the rear diff bushings 🤨. Glad I found this video. Replacing these tomorrow. Also worth mentioning all those parts I replaced were in terrible condition. Seems the suspension in these cars are junk.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes Nick. Agreed- the parts are made on the cheap without a doubt.

Ok. I have a 2014 Pathfinder....and it has been clunking in the front really bad for a while now. A while back I changed the sway bar links....and no change to clunking. So....like he says in the video...must be the bushings. I tried to attempt changing these once before....but ended up backing out because it just looked too hard to do. Just not much room at all. But ....finally got tired of the clunking the other day and I rolled up my sleeves and attempted it. Jacked it up, pulled the tires off, and man did the sway bar move easily (not good). In total it took me about 2.5 hours to do both sides. I will say that the there is a tiny bit more room on the drivers side than the passenger side as far as getting the hard bolt out. What worked the best for me was a long flex-head ratchet, a short skinny extender (especially needed for the passenger side), and a lower profile 16mm socket. A 16mm wrench helps as well for the other bolt. After removing the bolts (the hard one not all the way out though) you will need a pry bar to help with moving the sway bar to get the old bushing out and the new one in. Make sure to put a little bit of lithium grease in the bushing before putting on. After i got the new ones installed and tightened up....the sway bar is super tight now. Took it out for a test drive......and that clunking is now gone. This is certainly the culprit people. Nissan quoted $430 labor plus parts. I bought the bushings from amazon for about $32. It can be done....but it does suck. Good luck folks!

@ITSTHISEASY

10 ай бұрын

Lmao 😂. Love the ending hahahaha. I replaced sway bar links both sides. Top and bottom ball joints both sides. Wheel bearings both sides. Tie rods both sides and now I have this god damn clunking sound as well. 203,000 miles on my 07 Pathfinder. Guess I know how I’ll be spending a few hours tomorrow. Thanks for your added comment and the humor at the end lol 😂

@darrenrosenbaum7958

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! The noise only started about a month ago for me (2015 / 182K; replaced front struts a year ago from old age). But since it started, I replaced the outer tie rod ends and just replaced the sway bar end links. And the noise is still there! Now that I saw this video, I HAVE HOPE! Gonna order the Mood bushings right now.

Thanks, that was very helpful. I thought I was getting a bad belt tensioner or bad chain belt, which I will still have it checked out at 160,000 miles I have only had to replace the battery, tires, brakes, and had a hood latch recall. I only use Mobil 1 oil and filter, replaced every 7,500 miles.

Thank you. This just saved me $1500 that Nissan wanted to replace the shocks. I found sideways play but only at a particular loading of the suspension where it came loose. all other load positions it was tight and didn't 'thunk'. Now to figure out how to do the replacement. Hopefully they are split bushings as I cannot imaging having to remove the stabiliser bar to install the two bushings from one end.

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

No worries Jeremy- I feel like a lot of Nissan owners are going to get screwed by this one, with shops not knowing or taking advantage.

Problem Solved, had my front sway bar bushings replaced and the mystery clucking noise I had is totally gone, I had my strut and strut mounts replaced and sway links and motor mounts and still had the clucking it wasn’t until i replaced the sway bar bushing that the clucking noise disappeared thank you so much for your help.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for the feedback Mario. Happy to help.

thanks for the tip.bro i appreciate

Thanks Brother.

Wow I own a 14 Pathfinder with 142,000 miles but around 70,000+ miles my sway bar bushings went and it drove me insane

My 2013 Altima started making a clunking coming from passenger side front. I checked everything out except these bushings, so thank you! Also, I just got a recall notice in the mail from Nissan for rear sway bar I think?

No, thank you for sharing your know

Plot twist, you didn't check body mount bushings causing frame clunking

I have a 2017 Murano that makes a similar noise when turning into my driveway or a really bumpy road to where the suspension might articulate at different angles. I swear this is the same noise. It drives me absolutely bonkers when it does it. To the point I can't stand to drive it. I have taken it to the Nissan dealer at least 2 or 3 times before the 3/36 was over and they could never find it. Now it has 54k. I am going to see if I can check this somehow. Thanks for the vid!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

I almost guarantee that's the exact same issue Chad. Nissan apparently used undersized bushings that quickly wore in a tiny bit since new and bam- enough play to resonate through the suspension.

Sway bar bushings are the first thing that goes bad on those I work at Nissan

@JorgeRamos-le6ew

4 жыл бұрын

How about rogues

@marc6859

3 жыл бұрын

Thank u thank u! My car. My year! It thumps. Just like said!! Saved me hundreds! Pep boys told me its my linkage and axle!! Wtf!!!!

@DamonePierre2008

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Wonder if that is with my Pathfinder it's 2013 lately any slightly slow movement I get this tink tink sound like if something is loose. It sounds like it's on the driver side but it could just be the sound is traveling?

@arturodurantrejo1260

2 жыл бұрын

Since you work at nissan does pathfinder seat higher in the front than the back?

Commenting from Nebraska on 10/3/22...I have 1996 nissan pathfinder SE. Granted its got almost 204,000 miles and runs actually fairly well. However, I think mine has the same problem. I hear a low constant rumble under my driver's seat on the left front area when I'm going over bumps at low speeds. I hear at higher highway speeds but it's not as noticeable. I don't have terrible play in the steering but I can feel some. Could this very be the same problem? With almost 204,000 miles, I'm not surprised some of my suspension is getting bad.

I have a clicking sound and its not consistent i was told it was my brakes I was told it was my CV axle I was told it was my U-joint which is not a U-joint and the brakes were changed in the CV axle was also change and I'm still hearing this clicking sound towards the front end of my car only when I turn or go over the smallest a bumps the sound kind of resembles metal dragging concrete

Hi, I have a 2017 Nissan Murano and the sound is exactly as showed. You know if this applies to Murano Z52 too?

have a 2013 and it makes a clunking popping sound every time I make a left turn, had the just about every front suspension and front end steering component replaced and its was still there, it went away for a couple days after the work was done, then 2 to 3 days later it would return, I've spend over 5k in repairs trying to solve it to no avail and after checking that issue you just showed me guess what , problem solved, fixed it myself, I'm quite annoyed with my mechanic's and even the Nissan dealer thinking its they Vehicle they could solve the problem and all it took was your video and some elbow grease and now its fixed 6 months no issues, no clunking or popping sounds when turning left anymore.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Unreal. So sorry you went through that before finding my video. I'm very glad you were able to just get it done yourself- it's a big sense if accomplishment after what you went through.

where you able to replace those bushings ? and if so how hard was removing those bushing brackets ? I know they have 2 brackets holding them.

Hey, thanks for the info. I just bought a preowned and I need a new tie rod but I believe these need to be replaced too. Is this a big job replacing those bushings, like what am I looking at in doing this. Also I haven't checked your other videos yet but my mpg seem to be down. It was arounf 13 npg when I realized I was always driving on auto, now with 2wd on I noticed it's about 17.5 average kind of granny driving. Is this normal or is there anyway to get that back to spec.

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Hey John. Check a few things right away to get better miles per gallon back- intake air filter, tire pressure, make sure you aren't rolling on all terrain or snow tires. This black 2014 in the video averages 24 mpg. The sway bar mount bushing job is not a big job, but more of a pain in the butt job. The mount bolts are facing up, instead of a normal vehicle they usually face down towards the ground, and mount on the bottom of the subframe instead of on the top like your vehicle. Make sure when you do the job, the front of the vehicle is in the air, and NOT one side at a time. When both sides are in the air at once, you take the tension off the sway bar.

I have a clunk in my 2010 Outlander going over bumps. Just got back from garage. Replaced all struts and shocks new, new sway bar bushing, new strut mounts. Took down spare tire thinking that could be it. Noise srill there.

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Usually a classic clunk sound is ball joints, but also dont forget about control arm bushings- BUT usually control arm bushings you will be able to feel in the brake pedal, when coming to a stop and pulling off from a stop because of the weight shifting forward and backward. If I were you, also go under the front fender while the car is on the ground, and with both hands try to rotate the spring- if you can, you have an issue with how it was assembled by who ever replaced the struts.

Just bought a used 2013 infiniti jx35 with 75k miles and I noticed over small bumps i can hear a slight clunk and kind of feel it in the steering wheel. Is this the issue? How do you change those out?

Hi Brother. Thank you for the video, I have exactly the same problem with my Infiniti QX60 which is the same Pathfinder. I found out Nissan made a such bad design, so I can't remove bushing bracket bolts from wheelbase. I do not have a lift so I put my car on jack stands and removed wheels. But it is very hard to turn breaker bar or almost any wrench. is the certain way or tool you used to remove bushing brackets? Thanks.

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. Its a terrible pain because they put the mounting bolts on the top of the brackets. I had to use a low clearance 3/8 ratchet with an extension and a universal, AND I used a Gearwrench ratcheting wrench.

man, i have the same mystery clunk in my 2014 nissan frontier and it seems to happens when going over bumps etc. I have spent $2k on several mechanics trying to figure out what's causing it. I even had the body mounts changed out to no avail. I will have to look take a look at this now. Cheers!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

JR please be sure to report back after you replace them. Your feedback is very valuable.

So I have 2015 pathfinder that is making a noise on the front passenger side while turning left or right from a stop not sure if this video would cause the noise but also while driving it you can feel the vibration in the floor on the passenger side front seat only not sure what it is but I'm taking it to a shop tomorrow morning to find out what. If you have any ideas for what it would be let me know please and thank you

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Paul sounds a lot like the passengers side wheel bearing or axle. When you say it's making noise turning left or right, AND making a vibration, that definitely means its a rotating assembly (wheel, tire, wheel bearing, or half shaft (axle).

Interesting, my 2014 4wd does the clunk sound when you accelerate out of a stop and sometimes when you stop. a shop told me it was both fronto control arms, which I find odd since it only has 40k miles. Do you know the exact part number i need to order? Thank you for your diagnostic!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

No way it's those control arms with only 40K. Sorry my friend I don't have those PN's, but when you call nissan and give them your vin, specify "Front sway bar MOUNT bushings". There's only 2. Also, I'm sure a parts store like Advanced Auto or Orielly's can get them. You're probably better off with an aftermarket set, so that this doesn't happen so soon again. You should also feel it over slight bumps at slow speeds Federico-

@federicopinchinat1029

4 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanicsIndeed I do feel it at slow speeds over bumps/ potholes. When you say aftermarket you mean like an Urethane type of bushing? I can only order them online, the local stealership is of no help, that is why I was trying to locate a part number, But google shall suffice. Thanks again!

@stoicoutrider2788

3 жыл бұрын

You ever figure this out? I have this on my 2014, it makes like this single tapping noise when accelerating out of a stop.

What do you think will be the long term effect if this issue does’t get fixed early? Shock replacement maybe

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing serious, it will continue to wear down the sway bar mount bushings because of the play, and cause the clatter. The struts and shocks won't be effected.

@a.c.1250

4 жыл бұрын

Midknight Mechanics thank you and really appreciate this. Its just that knocking is annoying but will have it looked at asap anyways. Cheers

Will you feel the clunk in the steering wheel???? Since I'm having that issue.. also would bad shocks cause the car to seat not level? The front is noticeably higher than the back.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you will. Since the rear should almost always be higher than the front, did you ever have someone replace the front struts before? Maybe they installed struts not made for the pathfinder, with shafts that are longer than factory. Or, someone replaced the springs in your car with the springs from another model Nissan. Springs/coils are what change the height of the car. When you have "bad" shocks, your front end will bounce over bumps and dips in the road- that shows you that only the springs are working, and the shocks or struts are blown.

@arturodurantrejo1260

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics thanks for your help, I really appreciate your effort 👌 to try to help us. I had never replaced the shock absorbers, it has 108 k miles on it its probably due for new ones everything I original on it for exception of a wheel hub in the back that I replaced 3 weeks ago. I do everything to my own cars I like doing that as a hobby kind of thing with the help of guys like you posting videos keep it up. I'll start with the bushings then ill go from there.

I live in Aus and got a 2016 pathfinder and having the exact same issue. Took it to the Nissan dealership twice and they put in new struts and the noise is still there. The funny thing is the replacement pathfinder they gave me during the service of my car had the exact same issue when going over bumps! So I reckon this is something common in all pathfinders and hopefully there's a recall sometime soon!

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

Here in the US Tim, all they'll do is put out a TSB, since it's not a safety hazard. The TSB will just explain it's a common issue and once in a while, it will be covered by the manufacturer.... But there's also a fat chance that it won't be.

I have a 2014 nissan pathfinder 3.5l one thing that happens to mine is whenever I start going from a stop is the steering wheel shakes like crazy especially after a turn. Almost like the death wobble from other vehicles. Any tips?

@MidknightMechanics

Жыл бұрын

Junior unfortunately this could be a lot of different things. When you think about it, you're saying right from a stop - so it's not taking real speed to make it happen; could be a bad half shaft, badly bent wheel, horribly warped rotors or a frozen caliper- when a caliper freezes it keeps pressure on the disc and overheats it, warping it. How many miles on your Pathfinder?

@juniorocampo6474

Жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics 170k

I replaced the link bushing. But the noise is still there. Very recently, visit dealer to change cvt. Was told the front engine mount needs to replace. Is it difficult to diy? Thanks

@MidknightMechanics

3 жыл бұрын

Lei, do you mean you replaced the end links? Now you need to replace the sway bar MOUNT bushings.

@leo3325

3 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics In fact, I changed the two mount bushings. One bolt is horribe to access.

Do you have a video on how to replace it?

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry man I do not. But, all you needed to do is put both wheels in the air, you do not need to take them off. There is 2 bolts on each sway bar mount bracket - you need to use all the tools in your collection, like a low clearance 3/8" ratchet, 1/4" ratchet, and metric, ratcheting wrenches (like from Gearwrench). These will be KEY in getting those bolts out. The clearance between the heads of those bolts, and the steering rack is terrible - it's kind of a busted-knuckle type of job. By the way the front bolt hole on the bracket is slotted, so you could just take out the front bolt HALF way, and then the rear most bolt, all the way. Then, you'll be able to remove the mount rackets, and the old bushings. Remember, before you reinstall new (hopefully Moog or anything besides nissan) bushings, use a small amount, of either bushing grease or a synthetic grease like Super Lube on the inside of them, before you fit them over the sway bar. IF you don't do this, the bar will squeak over bumps for the next year or more.

Need a video on how to remove and replace on the ground with jackstands.

@shaunt1207

2 жыл бұрын

I've just received my replacement bushes in NZ this week out of Japan. I've been looking for a video for the best way to attack this job on the ground also. At least this one shows the position of the bushes and accessibility of the bolts. Looks like its going to be a tight job.

@Still-Learning

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaunt1207 I'm sure I can get in there to remove and reinstall the bushings. My concern is getting that far into the wheel well. It appears that going up on a lift is the safest approach. If I come across anything, I'll be sure to let you know. Be safe and keep finding paths.

For Anyone trying to do this yourself, disconnect a least on link, remove the 2 bolts holding the steering rack, give about a 1/2" movement up and forward, makes easier to get at the bushing bracket bolts on the front. Bracket and busing cut out to the front. My 3 cents

@grilledchickenwrap

10 ай бұрын

@philliprowe2147 when I remove the 2 bolts to the steering rack will it drop down ? do I need something to hold it up ? I do not have a lift.. will be doing this on jack stands and a floor jack. Thanks.

Is it common to feel the bumps in the road from the break pedal? I just starting driving a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and I can feel the bumps in the road through the breaks? Thx for your advice

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

That's tough Dave, that is not that uncommon to feel separations or bumps in the pedal, but if they seem significant, that would be old (dry) tires, or depending on your mileage, possibly your front struts. When the strut gets tired or worn out, only the spring is absorbing the bumps. That can lead to a bouncy ride up front and feeling every bump in the road through the brake pedal and usually through the steering wheel. This would be a quick test drive with a mechanic to figure out. How many miles on it Dave?

@davedavenport9618

4 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics The car has about 104,000 and now that you said it could be the tires and that makes sense because it definitely needs tires. I do not feel anything in the steering wheel only the breaks and it's just kind of a reaction. Thx Broski!

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

@@davedavenport9618 anytime Dave. 104k is usually too early for struts anyhow. Definitely tires from what you said.

@DamonePierre2008

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics how would you know if the struts need replacing? I was told my struts need replacing a while ago because my Pathfinder 2013 140,000 miles has for a while a year driving not as somooth like every bumb I can feel it.

Did the bushings and sway bar en links problem fixed thanks

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Just the sway bar mount bushings was all.

@arturodurantrejo1260

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics turns out there was vary little clearance to where they could slide that cause the vibration, the sway bar links were wore out as well so I changed them too, noise and vibration gone, now is in the back next week I take care of those. Bushings could be a pain to take out 😓😓😓

My 2014 Pathfinder does this weird front end (left side it sounds like) clicking noise whenever I do the initial acceleration after being parked for a bit. Any idea what this could be?

@OMAR6575

2 жыл бұрын

my 2017 does the same clicking noise, whenever you accelerated or applied hard brake, what i did i went to Nissan and purchased a new axle nut, then torqued with my impact, the noise went away or at least i dont hear it anymore,

@stoicoutrider2788

2 жыл бұрын

@@OMAR6575 Oh interesting. Did the old axel nut feel loose?

@OMAR6575

2 жыл бұрын

@@stoicoutrider2788 it was not loose but, i definitely was not the required 182.5 lbs of torqued for sure, i tight the most my impact could do.

Mine its doing the same noise

Did the clunking stop when you changed the bushings?

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

Correct, and I just used Aftermarket MOOG units because now I don't trust the factory bushings to be the correct size and tolerance.

@tinajone.ransom18

3 жыл бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics Can you send the link to order that part? ✌🏻😊

My Infiniti qx60 has the same chunking. In the last 3years.But it didn't get worse. One day I descided to disconnect the swaybar links It goes away.I'm going to replace the bushings but not sure still go for the OEMs.

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

D, I purposely went with aftermarket to avoid this problem again, Moog makes good bushings.

There's super easy fix for it. Just make music louder 😀

So did new bushings solve the problem?

@MidknightMechanics

9 ай бұрын

Sure did.

@bigboom4684

9 ай бұрын

@@MidknightMechanics perfect I will order some

@BBaker-dc8yc

3 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 qx 60 and one day out of now where I have this grinding loud popping cracking noise and when I drive it feels like I'm dragging something. I put kt in reverse and it almost wanted to stop it was a real bad jerk So I take it to get checked they tell me I have a loose bearing but I've got a hole in my front differential so it's got no fluid. I travel for work I'm in this small town no one can fix it. I don't know anything about cars but I've got to get this truck moving. So I get some epoxy to cover the hole it's decent sized hole and after some busted up knuckles I figure out where to fill front differential and transfer case. Now once I do all of this the super loud dragging feeling is gone I feel like I just saved the world. Now at this point it's all trial and error with the epoxy and putting fluid in because

@BBaker-dc8yc

3 ай бұрын

The epoxy is just slowing it down but the truck is working better but I have thatsound I hear in this video almost sounds like coffee is brewing. Now once I got fluid in it wouldn't be really loud and so I'm thinking I'm OK during this period minus the fact I don't have Full power like sometimes it wouldn't want to go past 2nd gear but I drove from New York to Maryland and back twice. Anyway so ghats been My process I've been driving all over ny. But yesterday the initial loud noise came back with like a popping noise no real power tried to do the fluid thing but nothing so I just parked it until I could figure it out

I’m having the same problem with my 2013 pathfinder

@MidknightMechanics

2 жыл бұрын

Sway bar mount bushings!

I am looking at buying used one with 60k on it you recommend buying stay away from it.

@MidknightMechanics

4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, after having 2 customers with them and servicing them both for several years; Stay away- because of the CVT transmission issues I've seen them have, and they do not hold up in serious car accidents, they don't have sturdy sheet metal and crash protection. They try to compensate with airbags everywhere, since they are lighter weight than using a thicker steel structure. Otherwise, they do have good engines and fuel economy. I would go with a Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, instead.

?

Great video and info, I have issues can this sound be my lower control arm bushing ? sound is coming from my front wheel passenger side. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHeOz8hwk8_YeMo.html