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16-07-2009, 08:29 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Hi,
My AU Series 1 Wagon has had a noise for a while now in the front end suspension. i can feel it through the footrest. On big bumps or potholes the suspension is normal and quiet, but on small bumps it rattles! I replaced the shocks and put in nolathane bushes in about 18 Months ago. I can't feel any movement in the wheels when the car is on the jack, so i assume its not the wheel bearings or ball joints. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated. Car has done about 220,000kms Cheers PJ |
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17-07-2009, 12:14 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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i would still be a bit suspiciouse of the ball joints, are you sure its not the exhaust or something rattling,steering rack looseness, if all else fails i don`t think its a lot of dollars to have a front end check at one of these alignment places, Pedders,computerline ,etc, sometimes its not force that shows the worn part its technique.
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22-07-2009, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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Sounds like a ball joint to me ... that's what mine sounded like when they needed replacing.
Didn't really see movement until it was on a suspension tester with the front wheels loaded up anyway.
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23-07-2009, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I'd be getting top and lower ball joints replaced as a matter of service. 220K on the original bits is good life. Thank God the AUs don't wear like the Territory!
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