Clunk in patrol in 4WD

I too have a clunk in the front wheel well on the left hand sidein my GQ, but its done around 400K k's. Have been told its a body mount. You'll find that this is common and has been discussed here several times.

Just one possibility.

But now I recall how I got over the problem.....I found that when I changed the suspension (replaced the Kings Springs for the first time in 7 years) and the clunking has gone. I have Koni's and they're still working fine.

Hope this helps you out.

Wayne

Is that as you are turning or driving straight ahead? In 4wd or 2wd? Loaded or unloaded? Power on or coasting?

Like trying to diagnose MS over the phone! Could be several things. I would start with the front left free-wheel hub, remove it, dismantle it and check for correct lubrication grease packing. If it has not been engaging fully, that will be obvious by worn and rounded teeth on the splines.

Working on it yourself may void the factory warranty. Just take it back to the dealer and let them get their hands dirty. It may be a common one. Or better still trade up to a Toyota.

I think I found the problem! Went for another spin in the mud and ... hey presto ... no more 4WD! Unlock hubs and noise dissapears so believe splines/cogs in hubs have been vanishing. Anyway Nissan can fix under warranty (if they honour warranty as I don't seem to be having much luck in getting anything done to date). Maybe should have paid the extra 5 grand and got a Toyota, which definitely IS a tougher vehicle. Had a troopy for 10 yrs and although had usual gearbox and body problems they occured a bit later than similar problems with Nissan. Also got better service from Toyota than Nissan.