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.
Now the front differential could be a completely different story. An often missed warning sign of failure is a loud âclunkâ when shifting from drive to reverse then back to drive again. Basically any excess noise coming from the front of your car that doesnât sound like a brake problem should be inspected immediately.