I've searched for a half hour and can't find what I thought would be a common problem.

The left front suspension rattles going over small road irregularities. Also, after stopping, especially hard, and then releasing the brake, the suspension "gives" a bit and clunks.

I'm not well-versed (yet) on suspensions in general, so I need a bit of guidance on how to check for what is loose/worn. This weekend, I'll crawl under the car (on the cold hard gravel) and start pulling on stuff. Where should I start?

Thanks in advance.

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1984 300Sd 210k

Former cars:
1984 300D 445k (!!) (Strider) Original (and not rebuilt) engine and transmission. Currently running on V80 ( 80% vegetable oil, 20% petroleum products). Actually not, taking a WVO break.
1993 300d 2.5 275k. Current 120/day commuter
1981 300SD 188k (Hans) Killed by a deer