Noise/Issue! Strut Mount? Ball Joint? Tie Rod?
#1
Noise/Issue! Strut Mount? Ball Joint? Tie Rod?
What are the signs of a bad strut mount?
Similar to that of a bad ball joint or tie rod?
(I don't think my issue is the strut itself I know what that sounds and feels like when its bad.)
When I turn or go over a bump there is a clicking/cracking sound usually.
This is only from the driver side - front. And my steering it's kinda stiff. Particularly compared to my other max. (95 -> now to 97)
My mechanic checked it out and he said he saw nothing wrong but I know its not normal. He didn't exactly do a thorough look though. He also took it for a quick drive but still said he didn't hear or notice anything. But, he doesnt know the maxima as well as I know it in terms of feel and drive. Since I've owned three now.
There is another issue with a vibration that I can feel on the brake pedal. It starts off low then increases for the span of about 3 seconds then stops. a second later re-does it. Along with a kind of humming noise to go with it like a bilge bump in a boat. Could this be related? or naw?
Similar to that of a bad ball joint or tie rod?
(I don't think my issue is the strut itself I know what that sounds and feels like when its bad.)
When I turn or go over a bump there is a clicking/cracking sound usually.
This is only from the driver side - front. And my steering it's kinda stiff. Particularly compared to my other max. (95 -> now to 97)
My mechanic checked it out and he said he saw nothing wrong but I know its not normal. He didn't exactly do a thorough look though. He also took it for a quick drive but still said he didn't hear or notice anything. But, he doesnt know the maxima as well as I know it in terms of feel and drive. Since I've owned three now.
There is another issue with a vibration that I can feel on the brake pedal. It starts off low then increases for the span of about 3 seconds then stops. a second later re-does it. Along with a kind of humming noise to go with it like a bilge bump in a boat. Could this be related? or naw?
Last edited by worldwiderecognized; 08-24-2011 at 01:50 AM.
#3
do you mean strut bearing? like this?
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QKYSM5323.html
did you just order one seperately or did you order a new strut mount to go with it im seeing some seperately and then some sold with mounts as well. if its important to get the mount too i dont know. :s
im noticing there are different ones listed some say upper some dont say upper on other sites too
are there two per strut?
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...QKYSM5323.html
did you just order one seperately or did you order a new strut mount to go with it im seeing some seperately and then some sold with mounts as well. if its important to get the mount too i dont know. :s
im noticing there are different ones listed some say upper some dont say upper on other sites too
are there two per strut?
Last edited by worldwiderecognized; 08-24-2011 at 03:51 AM.
#5
A loose mounting bolt will cause it to click. When I installed my struts last year I didn't tighten the top strut bolt enough so it clicked anytime I drove over a bump. Check the tightness of the strut bolt and the 3 mount bolts.
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There is another issue with a vibration that I can feel on the brake pedal. It starts off low then increases for the span of about 3 seconds then stops. a second later re-does it. Along with a kind of humming noise to go with it like a bilge bump in a boat. Could this be related? or naw?
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