Hey about a month ago I washed out my engine including the top of the strut assembly. After a few days of driving I started to notice a squeaking noise whenever I hit a bump in the road. I brought it into my shop and dropped the struts down enough so I could wash it out and lube it up a bit better between the top of the strut and where it bolts onto the car. This seemed to do the trick... for about a week. Anybody have any suggestions on what I can do to stop it for longer. Haha the squeak is driving my insane!!
What did you lube it with?
Strut mounts are probably shot if you have never changed them, or maintained anything suspension.
I would agree strut mounts are starting to fail.
And I would give a third recommendation on replacing the strut mounts.
OK I shall try that. Will I have to take the strut out completely to get at it or can I just squeeze in there to switch them out? Also will I need a wheel alignment if I do remove the strut completely?
How many miles are on the car?
Might be better off just buying a quick strut setup. It's simple, a 2 year old could do it then. Won't have to worry about the dangers of compressing a spring.
Its a 2002 with only 138,000kms on it. The struts are still in great shape so there is no need to replace the assembly yet. I assume with just replacing the strut mount I will have to compress the spring? I know a guy who I think has one of those fancy compression tools.
02speed wrote:Its a 2002 with only 138,000kms on it. The struts are still in great shape so there is no need to replace the assembly yet. I assume with just replacing the strut mount I will have to compress the spring? I know a guy who I think has one of those fancy compression tools.
You'd be surprised how quickly the stock struts turn to crap though. But if you just want to do the mount, you'll need the mount, and spring compressor ( can rent it), and an air impact is helpful for the top nut.
If you drive it in winter, spray your knuckle to strut bolts with some pbblaster a few days before to let them soak, and be careful knocking them out so you won't mess the threads up.
