Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Checks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Inspect for a lack of lubrication of the ball joints and the tie rod ends. | Lubricate the ball joints and the tie rod ends. Replace the ball joints and the outer tie rods as needed. |
| Inspect for damaged suspension components. | Replace the damaged suspension components. |
| Inspect for worn control arm bushings or tie rod ends. | Replace the control arm bushings or the tie rods. |
| Inspect for a loose stabilizer shaft link. | Tighten the stabilizer shaft link |
| Inspect for loose wheel bolts. | Tighten the wheel bolts. |
| Inspect for loose suspension bolts or nuts. | Tighten the suspension bolts or the nuts. |
| Inspect for loose wheel covers. | Tighten the wheel covers. |
| Inspect for worn strut dampeners or strut mountings. | Replace the strut dampeners. Tighten the strut mounting bolts. |
| Inspect for an improperly positioned strut spring. | Adjust the strut spring to the proper position. |