Common clunking causes are lose shocks, worn-missing lower spring cushion,
and loose wheel hubs, (that big axle nut). The loose nut will cause the hub
splines and bore to wear ruining it.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
brett rueff
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 12:21 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: some sort of clunking

Is there a procedure to check the suspension in the rear of the Vanagon?  I
have a random clunk that is coming from the back of the van somewhere - i
cant narrow it down.  sometimes accelerating, sometimes just cruising,
mostly straight but occasionally turning.  I've tried taking it in a parking
lot and done tight turns to see if its CV but cant get it to clunk.  i've
jacked the rear wheels and tried grabbing the wheel at top/bottom and
rocking and again side to side - no play.
Any other rear suspension testing ideas?  Its a pretty loud clunk on average
about once or twice each time i drive around the city.
Brett91 Vanagon, EJ22 Vancouver, BC