So I removed the strut rod to allow for easier access to the cv-axle replacement.
After tighten the 3 bolt that hold the strut rod mount plat to the frame / uni-body
There is now a clank and i can see the plate moving when I bounce the car.
It clank whenever I drive forward and / or when i hit a bump.
Feels like the bolt stripped the nut off the sheet metal, INSIDE the uni-body.
Question:
Are there captive bolts inside the sheet metal?
How screwed am I at a quick fix to this ?
Will I have to cut open the sheet metal and weld up a bolt and bracket to fix this ?
Video of movement and a little sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcVGhVMevRs