clunky back end

The back end of my freelander seems to be very clunky when I go over bumps and things it seems to me to be noisier on driver side , the only way I can think to discribe it would be the sort of noise you would get with loads of crap bouncing about in the boot, that's not the case though my booty is very well orgamanised

I have the same thing. Think I have some form of small plastic panel with an ABS line going through it thats loose in my rear right wheel arch, causing the clunks. Not quite sure why though. Unless its the subframe mount cracked and I just cant see it.

Hmm that's interesting cos my abs light is on too, suppose I will have to get a mechanic to investigate for me, more money lol

It could be a number of things but should be able to narrow it down by getting under and shoving things around a bit. Subframe mount is a common one but keep in mind you not looking for a crack, its a loose subframe mounting bolt that generally gives it away, or a visible clearance between the subframe and chassis, if you do a search you probably find pics no problem. The real damage is only visible once you cut a hole in the floor to view the captive nut mounted on top if the chassis. Find a good lr independant or get a second opinion before spending cash.

The most common cause for clunks under acceleration and braking is the rear diff mounts.....usually the nose one that goes first.....2nd thing to check is all exhaust mounts are in place and lastly is rear subframe mounts....one on the drivers side is known to pull through On earlier models causing a click or creaking noise.

I just replaced the rear diff mounting on our 54 plate TD4 HSE, second time within a year. Vehicle is auto, mainly my wife driving, she doesn't drive fast either. Just a thing that Freelanders need frequently replaced.

mjrimmer said:

the most common cause for clunks under acceleration and braking is the rear diff mounts.....usually the nose one that goes first.....2nd thing to check is all exhaust mounts are in place and lastly is rear subframe mounts....one on the drivers side is known to pull through on earlier models causing a click or creaking noise.

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Forgot to mention a forth reason for knocks and bangs......."although these will normally occur on a flat surface and even road aswell, ..over time the vcu degrades and can lead to the transmission winding up causing damage to either and the ird and rear diff.......normal life span of vcu is approx 70k ish (mines done approx 80k and is ok)....another cause for knackering ird or diff is to use miss Matched tyres on yer hippo .... Tyres should be replaced in at least pairs of same make and model and new tyres need to be always be put on the rear wheels without fail else you can end up with a 1.5 to 2k repair bill.
There are a few write ups on how to check the vcu..... Easiest one is to put it on full lock left and right forwards and reverse without using accelerator ..... If it feels as though the brakes are being applied and it slows to a stall then there is a good chance the vcu is in need of changing.
By the sound of it I think yours is prob diff bearings

musky81 said:

It could be a number of things but should be able to narrow it down by getting under and shoving things around a bit. Subframe mount is a common one but keep in mind you not looking for a crack, its a loose subframe mounting bolt that generally gives it away, or a visible clearance between the subframe and chassis, if you do a search you probably find pics no problem. The real damage is only visible once you cut a hole in the floor to view the captive nut mounted on top if the chassis. Find a good lr independant or get a second opinion before spending cash.

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There's a little grommet you can pick off with a screwdriver too see before you cut a hole in the floor, and the noise is from the cracked metal not really the bolt