All of it. The 10 percent figure you occasionally see is nonsense that a lot of people believe just because they've seen it so much.
Quick Answer. Some things that cause a vehicle's front end to make a clunking noise are worn ball joints, a damaged tie rod, broken or loose sway-bar links, hard or damaged shocks, and faulty shock mounts. An automotive professional can inspect the vehicle's front end to locate the source of the clunk. Continue Reading.
â Vibration A vibration can be caused by chipped or damaged gears inside the transmission. However, don't jump the gun hear because vibrations are most often caused by a bad U-joint (if your vehicle is rear wheel drive) or a badly worn CV axle if you have a front wheel drive vehicle.