suspension squeak

[Larry C Leung]

If you can get a needle or fine nozzle under the boot, I'd try a silicone
based grease (i.e. something that doesn't attack rubber). Usually the
joint is still good, just dry. But, whatever lube you use must not ruin
the boot, or you'll end up replacing the entire $120 tie rod assy. (ask
me how I know). Actually, the boot on mine was already torn badly enough,
so I successfully used WD-40 until I had time to do the joint. Works, but
boy did it kill the rubber. No individual tie-rod ends, nor boots seem to
be availible in the US though, so I just had to bite the bullet. 

LL - NY

On Thu, 2 Aug 2001 19:17:02 -0600 Calvin Krug <ckrug at laf.cioe.com>
writes:
>Does anyone know of a good, quick fix for squeaking suspension 
>bushings?  The left rear of my 200 is going to drive me crazy if I 
>don't do something.  I'm thinking that a graphite-based lube might 
>quiet it somewhat, and I can't remember what we used to use on the 
>Toyota swaybar bushings at the dealership a few years ago. Looking 
>for some BTDT information.  Thanks.\
>
>Calvin K