1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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If the 'clunk/pop' noise is in the front as you turn in, that is probably your worn part making that noise.
If the excessive steering play is there with the vehicle at a stand-still, then the wear has to be in the front.
If the vehicle has to be going down the road for the major steering play, then it could be in the rear suspension.
With the weight of the vehicle on all four wheels and on a level surface, have a helper turn the steering wheel right and left while you are under the front looking for slop in a steering or suspension component. Sometimes it helps to put your hand on a joint to feel the play if you aren't sure of what you are seeing.
The front track bar b/j and upper and lower b/j's were common wear items. The track bar has a b/j where it mounts to the left frame rail. The right side of the bar attaches to the front axle housing.
Have the helper then push on the rear 1/4 panel to rock the vehicle to the right and left while you look under the rear at the triangular control arm at the top of the differential. The rear b/j is possibly worn as rubber mounting arm bushings could also be worn.
Hopefully you will see the worn part movement where there shouldn't be any.
If the excessive steering play is there with the vehicle at a stand-still, then the wear has to be in the front.
If the vehicle has to be going down the road for the major steering play, then it could be in the rear suspension.
With the weight of the vehicle on all four wheels and on a level surface, have a helper turn the steering wheel right and left while you are under the front looking for slop in a steering or suspension component. Sometimes it helps to put your hand on a joint to feel the play if you aren't sure of what you are seeing.
The front track bar b/j and upper and lower b/j's were common wear items. The track bar has a b/j where it mounts to the left frame rail. The right side of the bar attaches to the front axle housing.
Have the helper then push on the rear 1/4 panel to rock the vehicle to the right and left while you look under the rear at the triangular control arm at the top of the differential. The rear b/j is possibly worn as rubber mounting arm bushings could also be worn.
Hopefully you will see the worn part movement where there shouldn't be any.