Suspension Rattle from front suspension
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Rattle from front suspension
So, lately I've been hearing a distinct rattle from the left side of the front suspension, and I have no idea what it might be. Or, better, I have an idea but I dunno if that's possible. I was thinking maybe the wishbone bushing was shot? But I feel no difference in the car's handling and I know I should feel it if it were the bushing, right?
Also, since I had to change the clutch this summer while I was away, I was thinking if maybe the mechanic who did the job didn't tighten everything properly and something has come loose? The noise started not long after the job was done, too bad I wasn't there anymore otherwise I would have brought it back to make him check it...
Also, since I had to change the clutch this summer while I was away, I was thinking if maybe the mechanic who did the job didn't tighten everything properly and something has come loose? The noise started not long after the job was done, too bad I wasn't there anymore otherwise I would have brought it back to make him check it...
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Reading some similar topics here I also realized I need to check the cv and ball joints to see if they are ok and the sway bar endlinks to see if they are tight, hopefully this afternoon I'll find the time to jack the car up and take a look
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Ok, so...I didn't have a lot of time but I did take a look. The CV and ball joint seem to be ok, at least at first sight I couldn't find anything wrong with them, does anyone know what kind of tests I should do on them to see if they are still fine?
The wheel bolts are tight (just to be sure I checked them ) and the endlink seems to be tight too, shaking it I couldn't make it move at all. The top strut nut is still a suspect, I am not sure I've understood which one it is...
The wheel bolts are tight (just to be sure I checked them ) and the endlink seems to be tight too, shaking it I couldn't make it move at all. The top strut nut is still a suspect, I am not sure I've understood which one it is...
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Lets see if I can explain. Ok - under the hood there are three nuts that hold the strut to the car just above each shock. Usually where a brace or stiffing plate would be attached. In the center of those three smaller nuts there is a cover (usually) covering the nut that I am talking about. This is the one I've seen loose in the past.
Poor description, but I tried
Nik
Poor description, but I tried
Nik
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Lets see if I can explain. Ok - under the hood there are three nuts that hold the strut to the car just above each shock. Usually where a brace or stiffing plate would be attached. In the center of those three smaller nuts there is a cover (usually) covering the nut that I am talking about. This is the one I've seen loose in the past.
Poor description, but I tried
Nik
Poor description, but I tried
Nik
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Well, my mechanic checked the car and said it was the nut on the top of the shock that was loose and he tightened it, the car was almost fine (but still with a very slight rattle in some situations) for barely a week before the noise progressively came back, so I guess either the nut is ruined, or the threads on either the camber plate or the shock are, or my mech was wrong.
So basically I still haven't solved the issue. I have a set of KW V1 and new camber plates to install and I've contacted a specialized shop for that, hopefully they will be able to solve the problem when doing this install. I will update when the job's done.
So basically I still haven't solved the issue. I have a set of KW V1 and new camber plates to install and I've contacted a specialized shop for that, hopefully they will be able to solve the problem when doing this install. I will update when the job's done.
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I'm experiencing something similar with the noise on bumps. Found out it was my outer ball-joint when I was putting on the snowtires today. With the car in the air, grab the tire and try to move it to the left and right to see how much play there is. Mine felt very loose and shaky, and sure enough, it's the ball joint.
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Similar experience
Hey everyone, I’m having a similar experience and I’m desperate to find an answer. Dealer has had the car for three separate appointments about this and each time they think they find the culprit, the noise comes back almost immediately. They thought it was a loose clip in drivers door, then they just got done replacing the sway bar bushings. Going back tomorrow to further investigará. Any ideas? See video in thread I started for sound of noise I’m referring to. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-rattling.html
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