Re: 5KCSTQ rear suspension squeaking

[Paul Luevano <prl@ptc.com>]

MHLIGGINS@aol.com wrote:
> 
> <<Anyone have any ideas?  Should I lube between the spring and the rubber
> stop on
> the rear struts?  The noise is driving me crazy.>>
> 
>         It's those rubber bushings on top of the struts. They rub themselves
> raw. Bentley says to use talcum powder on them before replacement to lessen
> the squeaking.

So, yesterday I pulled the rear struts, took them apart, cleaned, dusted
liberally with talcum powder, and re-assembled.  Seemed to work...at first. 
This morning, the squeaking is back.

What do people think about using something like white lithium grease, or
something similar between the bushing and the frame?

Any other ideas?

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