Hello all. I have a non-lifted 1990 Loyale 3sp 4wd wagon that has been making a noise in the front end. I singled it out to my struts, pass and dr side front. When I push down on the vehicle I hear and feel a clunking noise comming from the top of each strut. I took off the rubber cap from the top of each strut tower and place my finger on the nut and can really feel the clunk. My question is, could this be worn out struts, bushings, or did the nut come loose? Also if it's the nut, can I tighten them with the struts in place or do I have to remove them? Thank you in advance for the advice.

If its the nut, you can tightent them in car, keep the center from moving with a 6mm allen wrench, the hex nut should be either 14 or 17mm, i'm leaning towards 14 though, might check all other nuts and bolts in your front end while your at it, they are all 14,17,or 19 up there.

Thank you for the help.

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