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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Creaking noise in upper front end

I've heard this has been a typical complaint of the 4th generation model, and over the years, I have replaced in the driver front end:

CV joints
ball joints
lower inner tie rod

suspension ossilates one and half, so it appears good

But still, creak when I turn.

What gives?
Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Strut mount
Strut mount bearing
Strut
Spring perch rubber seat
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Strut mount
Strut mount bearing
Strut
Spring perch rubber seat
Thing is if I take to a garage and inform them all the above are original and the car is nearing 13 years old... then automatically replace.

With unemployment benefits expiring in two weeks, my limited funds need to be allocated elsewhere to more primary needs like food, etc.

Can these parts literally just fail and leave me stranded somewhere or perhaps at best it is just an annoyance and my stopping distance increased?
Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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do u have access to a jack and car stands? if so, just repair the strut yourself, there are strut components cheap on ebay.
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