[s-cars] Front Suspension Noise

[brian hoeft]

Bill,

When you did all this work did you re-tighten with the suspension weighted?
If you dont have the luxury of easy access via a 4 post lift, you can simply
measure the hub to wheel arch dimension and carefully jack to that spec when
tightening.

Did you lubricate things before assembly? bottom of the strut bushing,
spring seat, etc.

Also might just need some time to break in.  When my suspension setup was
overhauled new, I did notice a couple squeaks for the first week that went
away soon after.

-Brian




On Tue, Sep 14, 2010 at 8:51 AM, HEALY, WILLIAM L (ATTOPS)
<wh3518 at att.com>wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> After replacing my suspension components - S6 Plus (GP) springs,
> Blausport struts (bumpers, shock mounts, strut bearing, hardware), tie
> rods, control arms.  I'm getting an annoying squeaking/creaking, when
> going slowly over dips or bumps, when the springs decompress/compress. I
> also get some noise when turning the wheel left or right, it "knocks" a
> bit, when hits a certain spot.  This problem comes and goes, which makes
> it tricky. I pulled the strut assembly out disassembled it, and checked
> the strut bearing and made sure it was put back in the proper position,
> actually seemed to make it worse.  There was no issue with the struts
> fitting tightly into the housings.
>
> Could the new springs rubberized coating be binding against the rubber
> strut mount?  I'm out of ideas....
> No problems with the rear - quiet and tight.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Bill
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