gleaming arch
Suspension makes a squeaky noise going over bumps, also when turning left and weight is on the right side of the car it makes a 'wobbling' noise, kinda like how a flat tyre would sound it feels unstable at like 50+mph any ideas ? don't have any videos of the sounds but I can get one soon, any ideas on what could be the cause / causes of this?
hoary elm
You’ve probably got some combination of the following: failing wheel bearing on the right, failing strut mounts, worn struts, and/or worn ball joints.
gleaming arch
the squeaking gets a bit worse when it's cold which makes me think it's something to do with bushings ? prob shock bushings ?
gleaming arch
You’ve probably got some combination of the following: failing wheel bearing on ...
thank you mate, is there a way to test each of these issues individually to see which ones I have ?
hoary elm
Sure thing! Get the front end in the air and supported by jackstands, not just a jack. Then for each front wheel, with the wheels still on the car, grab it and shake it. First try top and bottom, (hands at 12 and 6 oclock) for play on the horizontal axis - this is typically a ball joint if there is play. Second try side to side (hands at 3 and 9 oclock) to check for play on the vertical axis - this is typically a tie rod end if there is play. Then with the car in neutral try spinning the wheels. A grinding noise indicates a bad bearing. For struts, inspection it for leaks; and I’m not familiar with a good way to check the strut mounts but usually you replace them if you’re replacing struts.
Also, after checking for play, if you take the wheels off and look around - may even be able to eyeball if something is wrong/missing/broken. That sound is pretty severe.
gleaming arch
👍 thank you mate appriciate it