As the title reads...just got new struts, mounts and swaybars. Before replacement i had been hearing a popping/creaking sound when cranking the wheel far right or left. So after new parts its even worse. Not not only do i hear it when backing and turning but also in drive at low speed i can hear it if i need to turn the wheel further than usual. Any ideas what this could be? Bad mounts perhaps? Overtorqued? Or something else? Any insight to this is greatly appreciated.
2017 Pacifica / New Struts, mounts and swaybars
- Thread starter Wardonkey
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cv's?
The creaking sound could be from the control arm bushings. The popping sound could be from anywhere.
Let me tell you what I do. I take my car to a shop that works on Freightliners and Peterbilts. It's a family business that been in business for several generations. They specialize in truck frames and suspension. I pay them for the diagnosis and then go home and change the parts myself.
When I drive in there with my Buick, it's like a little toy to them.
Let me tell you what I do. I take my car to a shop that works on Freightliners and Peterbilts. It's a family business that been in business for several generations. They specialize in truck frames and suspension. I pay them for the diagnosis and then go home and change the parts myself.
When I drive in there with my Buick, it's like a little toy to them.
What led you to fire the parts cannon? I hope the struts you installed a quality ones because the OEMs are known to last a long time.
Not sure why you would change the sway bars? They have bushing that can be changed. Maybe you meant sway bar bushings?
If I had to guess, it would be the lower control arm bushings. The ones on my Grand Caravan looked like this and were squeaking when turning. I would imagine the pacifica is not that much different.
Or something is not tight enough and makes noises. Going over the fasteners that were touched during part swap is a good idea.
Not sure why you would change the sway bars? They have bushing that can be changed. Maybe you meant sway bar bushings?
If I had to guess, it would be the lower control arm bushings. The ones on my Grand Caravan looked like this and were squeaking when turning. I would imagine the pacifica is not that much different.
Or something is not tight enough and makes noises. Going over the fasteners that were touched during part swap is a good idea.
Green loctite the penetrating type on the wheel hubs up front mounting surface fixed most of the noises in the front end on these. There was a TSB about it. It does work. At least your normal mechanic can have a good pay check this week
