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this squeak needs to GO!!!!

Old Jun 1, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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this squeak needs to GO!!!!

My mind is going insane now.

I've had this squeak since 120k and now at 136k its just gets a little more loud and annoying, its only on the pass side. I get this squeak over bumps and humps

I've started with replacement of the wheel bearing because it was wobbling, sway bar bushings and endlinks. Most recently i got my control arm/balljoint replaced as well. STILL the problem is still there, heck i think it got a little more louder!

Only thing on the side is left is tie rod end and the whole strut assembly (maybe the mount is bad). I got the tie rods on order. After the tie rod, is there anything other then that strut assembly?
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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I also had a squeak that drove me crazy. I found it to be the hood latch that was making noise. WD-40 on the latch and hydraulic pumps did the trick for me.
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Control arms bushings. Does it sound like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sniup...5&feature=plcp
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Snypa
Control arms bushings. Does it sound like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sniup...5&feature=plcp
I've replaced my pass control arm, because i was reading so many people saying that would cause a noise.

-wheel bearing
-sway bushings and endlinks
-control arm
-CV axle

all have been replaced recently within this month. None shifted, made it louder/quieter. Only two things left which is a strut mount/bearing/isolater and a tie rod. I dont think its the tierod but its cheap to replace so i'll just do that.


@ that video, that control arm bushing noises is not what i have. Completely different type of squeak. That bushing squeak sounds like a old door that needs to be lubed.
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Sway bar bushings?
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by asand1
Sway bar bushings?
please read both my post before posting anything.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Strut bearing....
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by smash
please read both my post before posting anything.
Sorry, I was posting from my phone and didn't catch those. No need to be hostile anyway. In the future I will be sure not to post in your threads.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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Strut bearing....
That would be my guess too.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MAXIMA_STYLE
Strut bearing....
Is this your OEM strut still? If so, remove it and inspect it sounds like that's the only remaining place for the problem you described.
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Had the two front struts replaced, fixed the problem. I had to live with it since I had the car until last year when I got it fixed.
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by asand1
Sorry, I was posting from my phone and didn't catch those. No need to be hostile anyway. In the future I will be sure not to post in your threads.
i wasnt trying to be at all, just wanted to say i stated it twice already


Will look into replacing the whole strut assembly, yes they are OEM stuff still at 130k
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 04:42 AM
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oem suspension has got to go!!!!
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:40 AM
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its a DD and one of those items i want to spend the LEAST amount of money on.

I pretty much did the front end for less then the cost of 2 coilovers.
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by smash
i wasnt trying to be at all, just wanted to say i stated it twice already


Will look into replacing the whole strut assembly, yes they are OEM stuff still at 130k
Ok but is it leaking oil from the strut? It may still be good. Just inspect the components.
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