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jbihl

11-25-2007 11:56 PM

Squeek in Front Suspension

I have a 2000 conv. with 73K miles. The car has never been on a track or abused in any way. It hasn't been driven on dirt or gravel roads or in dusty conditions either.
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?

jerrysullivan

11-26-2007 06:39 AM

RE: Squeek in Front Suspension

Maybe just a pulley drive belt? cjs

cwb	11-26-2007 07:28 AM

RE: Squeek in Front Suspension

Quote:

ORIGINAL: jbihl

I have a 2000 conv. with 73K miles. The car has never been on a track or abused in any way. It hasn't been driven on dirt or gravel roads or in dusty conditions either.
Recently, after the weather cooled off, I have noticed a squeek in the front suspension. After the car warms up the squeek disappears. Is the a common problem? Are the ball joints shot or is it the cold rubber suspension bushings squeeking?
If it is the rubber, can silicon spray be used to lubricate them?

Silicone would be the first diagnostic tool for me. Won't make a mess to draw dirt either. I WOULD make sure to try to get only one spot at a time, to try to isolate the squeek (and allow time for it to get in to each spot).

Curious George

11-26-2007 01:39 PM

RE: Squeek in Front Suspension

It may be your sway bar bushings. I have a '99 w/ 73k and just replaced the front / rear sway bar bushings and it took care of my "little sqeaks". The OEM bushings get dry and will sqeak.

CG

pewter2000

11-27-2007 10:10 AM

RE: Squeek in Front Suspension

Had the same "squeeks" every time I drove through the twisties on the way to the coast...had ALL the bushings replaced with Energy Suspension bushings under warranty (before it ran out *pheew*)...NO MORE SQUEEKS...[8D]

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