strut mount squeaking

[Dakota1820]

OK so I could have sworn that my issue was something squeaking in the steering shaft. But after a little looking it is actually the driver side strut mount when you turn the wheel it squeaks. Why would it do this? I just replaced it a couple months ago. Struts and all. Any idea's? Thanks all

 

[sciphi]

Vehicle?

 

[Dakota1820]

98 Saturn sl2

 

[civic09]

When my struts on the rear of my Civic were leaking, I put new struts on and new mounts, as I dont think they are that expensive and good insurance. Just my 2 cents,


adam

 

[Dakota1820]

Mine were just replaced 2 months ago

 

[Dakota1820]

So I just gave it an in deph look. Its definetly coming from the strut mount. The mount and bearing is all only 2months old. It turns fine but squeaks I'm lost.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Sounds like you just got a bum part. You can sometimes fix it temporarily with a shot of lubricant or white lithium grease up in the strut mount area, but this is usually just a short-term fix.

 

[Dakota1820]

Yea I tried that didn't even help. I'm going to tear it apart today

 

[mechanicx]

if you pack some chassis grease in the spring seat between the spring seat and strut mount that will usually eliminate sqeaking.

 

[ltslimjim]

chevy, any updates on this? Did ya ever get to tear apart the suspect or did the cat trouble keep ya away?