hard clunk when shifting from 1st to 2nd

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For some reason almost every time I shift from first to second I get a loud hard clunk sound.. occasionally it won't do it, and second to third sometimes its there but barely noticible. Third to fourth to fifth is always smooth. I replaced my driver side driveaxel about 15k miles ago, I know the passenger side wasn't in the best shape, but it doesn't click around corners yet. I could be mistaken but the clink sounds like its comming from under the driver side. So is it a bad cv axel again or could there be a transmission issue? My clutch isn't exactly new and probably needs replaced.

[getnpsi]

It could be the trans mounts, or loose/destroyed control arm bushings or the balljoint.

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I'll be honest, the ctrl arm to sway bar bushings are cracking pretty bad. I didn't think those would have this type of affect on anything so ive been putting off changing them. I bet my recent KIA strut upgrade has something to do with the clink getting noticibly worse the last couple days if its the bushings. I'll get those replaced next week to be sure tho, they're like 8 bucks a side for the polyurethane bushings on eBay. That's a cheap easy fix that's definately worth a shot.

[blkfordsedan]

Check the mounting plate that the swaybar-to-body bushing is bolted to. It's a thick metal plate that spans the corner where the frame rail and lower radiator support meet. I had the bolts come loose on this plate once and it did the same thing. I didn't figure it out until I had tire wear issues. Could also be the sway bar bushing mount is loose as well.

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Ya will do! I had that plate off when I changed the driveaxel so its possible it could be loose. Thanks!

[bhazard]

The front sway bar is extremely important to the entire workings of the front ends of these cars. Since our control arm only has one mounting point on the frame, the sway bar acts as the other mounting point, if that is bad, the control arm can move forward and backward, causing big big problems.

Moog bushings for the swaybar/control arm point. Energy suspension universals for the swaybar to body in the front. The writeup is on here.

[htchbck]

^^ X2, sounds very likely that could be your problem.

[GenevaDirt]

If there is no change in steering or direction of the car when you are shifting and hear the noise then I would venture a guess and say trans mount.

But from what other items you have described I would get those other bushing changed/checked.

[Damkid]

^^Yup i agree, definatly check the rear trans mount, i've had 2 go bad on me in previous cars

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Aiight so so far I need to check the rear transmission mount, which ill do tonite if I get time after work, I looked at the sway bar bushing/plate yesterday when I cut my springs, and the bolts were tight, seems fine the rubber even looks good. I will change the sway bar/lca bushings next week cause they're shot anyway. How would i know for sure the lca ball joint is bad if i take the tire off and look at it?

Also, I've heard people have problems with finding the right tranny mounts, can anyone confirm what I need exactly for my 94 aspire?