There is this "clunking" noise whenever the steering wheel is almost at full lock position(doesn't matter left or right) and the car is moving, right after the noise if I keep the steering position, I can feel a slight vibration from the drivetrain. Took it to the dealer and they said its the viscous coupler that needs to be replaced. I replaced the whole driveshaft including the viscous coupler using refurbished part and the problem still exist. So that's not the problem. Does anyone know what it is? Any info is appreciated. By the way it is a 2003 Freelander.

 

yeah, your viscous wont cause that issue, as you found out. honestly, it could be alot of things, assuming that the vibration is related, i would be looking at front drive shafts, but definitly check your ball joints and tie rod ends first


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Yeah I have an 02 Freelander and have replaced the drive shaft and coupler. I feel the clunking when I turn sharply and accelerate, like when I come out of a parking lot. I just get used to it.

 

Roverguy7 probably hit the nail on the head. Sounds like ball joints if you have to turn almost to lock for the sound to occur. Check your CV joints as well as they can cause both 'clunks' and vibration if they wear the wrong way. If it does it only when driving on uneven surfaces (gravel roads etc.) check your drop links as well. Just replaced mine which solved my rattles when turning corners. If the 'clunk' and vibration are separate problems, you may also want to check your hub bearings as when they first start to wear you often will only hear them when turning. Hope this helps you out.

 

Didn't see if you said if it was coming from the front or rear, but I have experienced that issue a couple times in the recent months and found that it seems to be the rear differential mount bushings have torn apart. If you haven't checked these yet, then I suggest
that you should. Just a thought.

-Kyle