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Hi! I have a 94 toyota paseo that starts great, works great, but, I have a clunky noise coming from the front end. I had "my mechanic" , fix it, he supposedly replaced the wheel bearings on the drivers side, but it's worse now. When I first noticed it 1 1/2 weeks ago, it was only a small noise when I would make a soft right turn..now, after repair, it's all the time. The sound is not constant, it changes. Sometimes a clunky noise, sometimes sounds like a BOMB ticking!!(not an engine tick, it has a little one, it's not that) My steering is not loose. The clunky sound feels like it's right under my feet. Other than that, works great, transmission works fine. My worry? Can my wheels fall off? I work very close to home, 5 minute drive, speed limit 60km, but it's a scary ride  

It sounds like CV (constant velocity) joint to me, (wish I could hear it). I would take it back to the mechanic and complain.  

Hey! After searching, reading, I also came to that conclusion.. I even found a diagram that shows how to replace it..one little thing puzzles me though..when I went for a short drive tonight(always short drives in this little angel lately), I noticed that the noise seemed to disappear when I braked.. Is that common to cv issue as I didn't read anything that spoke of it..
Also, "my mechanic" is tout finis! I trusted him, and he won't get his hands on my little girl again! I'm a single mom so I have to be thrifty in my repair expenses, I'm thinking I might do this myself. I did learn to change my gas filter online, and did it
So, the sound disappearing when I brake? Do you still think it's the cv joint?
Thank you so much for your response,
PP  

Yes, it still sounds like the Cv joint. When you apply the brakes, that adds a certain amount of tension or tightening in this area. In other words, it is not able to slop around with the brakes applied. This is a simple repair for a professional with power tools and the car lifted to eye level. Without the lift and the power tools, it can be difficult for someone that really knows what they are doing.
If you live in a large enough town, there will probably be a shop that specializes in this repair. They might have the best price. At any rate, call around for the price on this repair. Good luck, Tom.  

Thanks Tom, I've left a msg at another reputable mechanic shop for a call back mon morning..I'll be sure to check on part prices and labour costs..it'll be good to get the gal on the move again..take care, pp  

I'd complain to the service manager at the first shop (nice like), ask to get your money back but be willing to pay the shops cost of the wheel bearing. Sort of a compromise but it will save you alot. Then find another shop.