Squeeking sound

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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:33 AM
  #1  
I have this wierd, high-pitched, squeeking sound...mostly when I turn to the right, or go over bumps. I had my CV replaced yesterday and that lessened the noise somewhat, but it is still present.

Do you think it is a bad bushing somewhere on the right front suspension, like the sway arm?

It sounds just like the flexing of a rusty spring.
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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:39 AM
  #2  
I wonder about my struts myself.

I don't have any squeaks but I would imagine that if those little orange-ish thin bushings around the base of the springs are worn through or have moved around, if that would cause the problem....

Grease them and see what happens maybe?
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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:45 AM
  #3  
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I have this wierd, high-pitched, squeeking sound...mostly when I turn to the right, or go over bumps.
that's the EXACT same problem i had. i took it to the dealer and, of course, they couldn't hear it.
well, actually, mine's not really high-pitched; more like a hollow-groan.
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Apr 19, 2005 | 01:36 PM
  #4  
Quote: that's the EXACT same problem i had. i took it to the dealer and, of course, they couldn't hear it.
well, actually, mine's not really high-pitched; more like a hollow-groan.
BTW, do you have a front-strut tower brace in your car?


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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:48 PM
  #5  
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BTW, do you have a front-strut tower brace in your car?
ah, no. i think my noise comes from below my car (underneath the pedals) and it only happens when i'm making a right INTO a bump or when i turn my steering wheel all the way to the right (or when i make a sharp right turn).
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Apr 19, 2005 | 07:56 PM
  #6  
strut mount ? mine were replaced and the same sound went away
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Apr 20, 2005 | 06:26 AM
  #7  
Quote: strut mount ? mine were replaced and the same sound went away
How much did it cost to do, and what exactly did they replace ?
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Apr 20, 2005 | 06:27 AM
  #8  
Quote: ah, no. i think my noise comes from below my car (underneath the pedals) and it only happens when i'm making a right INTO a bump or when i turn my steering wheel all the way to the right (or when i make a sharp right turn).
Did you hear it at all while going straight...like when slowly going over a speed bump?
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Apr 20, 2005 | 05:05 PM
  #9  
Front strut bearings need to be replaced.
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Apr 20, 2005 | 07:27 PM
  #10  
RE: front strut "bearings"
Quote: Front strut bearings need to be replaced.
Will do!

For the do-it-your-selfers:

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Apr 20, 2005 | 07:28 PM
  #11  
RE: front strut "bearings"
Quote: Front strut bearings need to be replaced.
Will do!

For the do-it-your-selfers:

Installing strut bearings
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Apr 21, 2005 | 06:51 AM
  #12  
I've been having the same problem recently. When I go over bumps or when i'm turning my car to the left I hear a squeaking noise. I had my left CV boot replaced about 3 months ago. I doubt that it has anything to do with it, but just puttin it out there. I will look into the Front Strut Bearings. Thanks.
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Apr 21, 2005 | 11:44 AM
  #13  
indeed... motorvate is a VERY good DIY source. You guys might want to replace the boots/bump stops and possible even the struts while you are in there.
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Apr 21, 2005 | 12:56 PM
  #14  
RE: That darn squeek!
Quote: I've been having the same problem recently. When I go over bumps or when i'm turning my car to the left I hear a squeaking noise. I had my left CV boot replaced about 3 months ago. I doubt that it has anything to do with it, but just puttin it out there. I will look into the Front Strut Bearings. Thanks.
I had my CV boot replaced last week with no change to the sound. I removed my Front Strut Tower Brace and that lessened the noise somewhat..but it is still there.

If it is not the strut mount or bearing, then the only other thing it could be are bushings in the sway bar or control arm (which are a darn-side cheaper to replace).
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Apr 23, 2005 | 03:01 PM
  #15  
hmm so is it the bearing or is it the mount? the sound im having is like a door creak, but constantly...
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Apr 23, 2005 | 10:16 PM
  #16  
front srtut bearing needs to be replaced...
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