Source of front end clunk found, how do I fiix?

[otis24]

I have found the source of the front end "clunk" on my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. I have replaced the stabilizer bar bushings and end links. That didn't fix the problem. I then thought that it must be a rack-and-pinion issue.
This morning, I had my wife turn the steering wheel to replicate the clunk while I listened.
The clunk is being caused by the front coil spring rotating. It appears to be in a bind and then breaks free. The top plastic assembly where the strut mounts to the body appears to be turning too. On the passenger side, neither the top assembly nor the spring rotate/turn.
How do I fix this problem?

[hemidogg]

sounds like u need the top strut barrings.. there plastice barrings.

[otis24]

Does anyone offer a better quality bearing that will last longer? The noise in this bearing has been developing for the last 40K miles and has gotten progressively worse. I have 76K miles on this vehicle. Should I replace the struts while I am at it? Since I will probably have to remove the struts anyway(?), won't it be cheaper to replace them now?

[hemidogg]

yeah at your milage id change the strusts as well the barrings are under the upper strut mount so ur be dismantling them anyway.. i did these on my grandfathers mini van barrings go to the dealer for.. and struts u can get monroes for like 40 a peace

[otis24]

I spoke with the Dodge dealer today. He faxed me a TSB. There is a special grease that can be applied to the strut mount. Hopefully, this will help. The bearing may be too far gone and will need to be replaced. We shall see.