Rear left squeaking
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7th Gear
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Rear left squeaking
Hi,
The video is self-explanatory lol
I've had this squeaking problem for months, I've read a lot of info on the forum about common squeaking problems.
My bilstein shocks are new (3000 miles) I recently replaced the sway bar bushings and end link. The squeaking has not disappeared. I disassembled everything, shocks and reversed with the right one, leaf spring bushings, control arms to lubricate bushings with silicone grease. The squeaking has returned. Any ideas, leaf spring?
The video is self-explanatory lol
I've had this squeaking problem for months, I've read a lot of info on the forum about common squeaking problems.
My bilstein shocks are new (3000 miles) I recently replaced the sway bar bushings and end link. The squeaking has not disappeared. I disassembled everything, shocks and reversed with the right one, leaf spring bushings, control arms to lubricate bushings with silicone grease. The squeaking has returned. Any ideas, leaf spring?
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Massachusetts
Sounds like metal to metal. Inner or outer tie rod? Can you have someone bounce the car while you put your hand on the parts to feel the vibration of the squeak? Unhook the sway bar on that side or loosen the bracket to subframe. Or unbolt the outer tie rod and pop it out.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Golden CO
bushings
I know you said you lubricated the bushings but that’s a classic source of squeaks. Been there.
Because it’s an easy fast fix Id remove them again, wrap the metal with plumber tape, lube that area AND inside the bushings thoroughly - and reassemble.
Good luck!
Because it’s an easy fast fix Id remove them again, wrap the metal with plumber tape, lube that area AND inside the bushings thoroughly - and reassemble.
Good luck!
Thread Starter
7th Gear
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 7
Likes: 3
Sounds like metal to metal. Inner or outer tie rod? Can you have someone bounce the car while you put your hand on the parts to feel the vibration of the squeak? Unhook the sway bar on that side or loosen the bracket to subframe. Or unbolt the outer tie rod and pop it out.
thanks
