could be cv joint....but a noise from the suspension could be a lot of diff things...u are jus gonna have to jack it up and move things around
Betcha it's the front strut mounts on my 02 cavy with about 20000 on it they went bad Dad works at a dealership helped him pull them and do other stuff but anyways there made of plastic and mine were destroyed I had a popping noise when I took off hard and grabbed second turning into my driveway and when I hit bumps. I believe there is a bulletin on it from GM at the dealership...
I agree...check your strut mounts, I had the same prob. after 110K kms.
There is a service bullitin for this popping. It could be your Intermediate steering shaft. The number on this is #04-02-35-004C. It is for all cavies 1997-2004 and Fires 1997-2004. Hope this helps
why would it happen in 97 and not 95? same designs....once again i get hosed
My car is doing the same thing i think that it is either my strut, or my cv axle
mine is doing the same. is that a recall that the dealership will fix even if it started happening once the car got lowered?
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can you change the strut mount w/out a spring compressor. i want to do a driveway install because the dealership is quoting about 700CAN for the job
you can, but if you are new, i really wouldnt advise it.... rent one from a local auto parts store... at times theres over 100pounds of force on springs, hence the need for compressor.
better than risking a broken limb or finger right? aftermarket springs dont really need this as they are shorter....
95CavBlue wrote:why would it happen in 97 and not 95? same designs....once again i get hosed
I believe because GM is looking for ways to make a cheaper product hence not fully knowing more assuming they probably didn't make them out of cheap plastic. Talked to my friend tonight his 2005 Cavalier is doing the same thing he also works at the dealership said its the strut mounts. Cheaper is always good... On the other note I don't recall having to use a spring compressor when my father and I did mine it only took like 20 min if that too...
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