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YOUR RESEARCHCreaking suspension - any ideas?
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from the sway bar endlink joints
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I had loud squeaks from my suspension which turned out to be from the sway bar endlink joints.
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Your suspension squeaking is most likely a bushing issue, as mentioned above.
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Lubricating the joints cured the squeaks, but in the absense of the squeaks, a clunking noise surfaced.
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It turned out that the friction had already worn out the joints and I had to replace the endlinks.
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At low speeds (windows up or down), I can hear my suspension creaking slightly. This only started a couple of weeks ago. I THINK it's the suspension, but I could be wrong.
I've got a '99 996 C4 with 54k miles on the clock. I can't tell whether the sound originates from the front or the back of the car.
Also, there's a slight rattling coming from the engine, again only noticeable at very low speeds. No other side-effects though, i.e. no discernible loss in performance / oil consumption etc.
All advice appreciated before I take it into the dealer for a diagnosis.
Hi Jason:
In addition to Scott's suggestion above, I'd also mention that the factory rubber swaybar bushings are also prone to squeak.
If the swaybars bushings are indeed the culprit, you can confirm this by spraying them with something like Wurth HHS. This can permanently dealt with a good rubber lube.
[quote]Originally posted by scott watkins:
<strong>Do you have aftermarket springs?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Nope, standard non-sports suspension. Worn bushes could be the problem, I suppose, as the car has done 54k miles.
The car hasn't been modified at all.
I had loud squeaks from my suspension which turned out to be from the sway bar endlink joints.
Lubricating the joints cured the squeaks, but in the absense of the squeaks, a clunking noise surfaced. It turned out that the friction had already worn out the joints and I had to replace the endlinks.
So I'd advice that, if you cure the problem with lube, get the part you lubed checked out in case the friction had worn it out.
We have a customer car here at the dealership, its an early 99, that is on its third drivers side muffler. The first two both had bad baffles inside and caused an engine rattle sound. Your suspension squeaking is most likely a bushing issue, as mentioned above. Good Luck
Thanks for all the responses guys!
At least I'll know which way to point the usually clueless service personnel.
If anyone else has any further ideas or solutions, please feel free to contribute.
[quote]Originally posted by John Murray:
<strong>...third drivers side muffler. The first two both had bad baffles inside.. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Forgive my ignorance, but are these 'baffles' in the exhaust system - is so, where exactly?
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