Subtle clunking noise

[warrior]

The last few days I've noticed a very sublte clunking noise which sounds like its originating from the passenger side wheel. It doesn't happen over large bumps or speed bumps which I believe erases the possibility of it being the suspension.

It does occur over small tiny bumps like little cracks in the road, or uneven pavement. I'm assuming its a ball-joint, but there's no 'clicking' when turning the wheel left/right.

Do these cars have two ball joints? I believe some have like a lower ball joint ? Would this be something I'd want to tackle or have my mechanic do it? I'm pretty sure its a ball joint..

[warrior]

no one knows a simple ball joint question? I guess I ask all the hard questions :roll:

[backpack09]

1st, this is posted in Engine drivetrain, not chassis suspension.

2nd, Digiphlux has hosted the FSM for your car. Take a look at it. It will tell you how to fix just about everything on the car:
http://www.designlabx.com/subaru/1999_Legacy_FSM.zip

3rd, Ball joints can be pretty easy, but usually require special tools to be borrowed from a parts store, including a BJ press, and a pickle fork.

I have never attempted this job on a Subaru, but good luck with it.