Clunking on hard acceleration?

2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
97,000 MILES • 6.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEETLEPUNK21
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Hello,

When I’m at a stop, and I press on the gas hard, there is a clunking noise. It does not do it in reverse. And it only does it when there is hard acceleration.

Would you say it’s the U joints on the driveshaft?

Or could it possibly be the CV axles in front?

This car is all wheel drive.
May 7, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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BEETLEPUNK21
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P.S. how can I check/test either of these?
May 7, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the sound is coming from the front of the vehicle, chances are it is related to one or more of the CV joints or you may even have a faulty engine mount.

As far as the CV joints, here is a link that discusses common symptoms related to failure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

As far as the drive shaft U-joint, to properly check it, the drive shaft needs to be removed.

Here is a link that explains how to check one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-u-joints-work

Note: Usually, a failing universal joint will make a clunk sound when you place the vehicle in gear.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
May 7, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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