I had a similar problem on a different type of car, the problem was a
bad tie rod end.
On a related note, 3 independant shops in Seattle WA. claimed it to be a
bad steering
rack to the tune of 400-450 dollars installed. the total cost was less
than 50 dollars
when all was done.


Sam wrote:

> Hi, I'm looking for some advice on a problem I have with my 1995 civic
> ex coupe with approx 167k miles. I notice a "clunk" sound from both
> sides whenever I put load on and off the front axle such as during
> intial acceleration or initial braking. There is no clicking noise,
> just the intial clunk as if something is loose somewhere in the front
> axle or suspension region. It happens when I'm turning as well as
> going in a straight line but only when I change loads on the axle. I
> had both half-shafts replaced and afterwards the problem wasn't
> initially as frequent. Now it's been about six months and the
> clunking is much more frequent, like before I had the axles replaced.
> The replacement units were remanufactured units but appeared like new
> with no installation problems. I cannot determine exactly where the
> clunking sound is coming from but it's definitely from the front and
> from both sides. I can't feel it through the steering column nor are
> there any vibrations. I can definitely hear it with the windows up or
> down. I just don't know if it's something with the axles or
> suspension components or whatever else... Please advise.