My X creaks a bit....? Update Weasel?

[skiboats]

Thanks Weasel, My bro is trying to get it covered without the so called drop dead final favor.

Next time you are in Buffalo I'll take you to the Anchor Bar for some wings!

[jaypete1]

This may sound silly, but it happened to me. My indie told me to try this: while in park, pull the parking brake up as hard as you can. Leave it there for a minute, then release it. It worked. Don't get me wrong, the other posts on this are very good advise, but before you spend a lot of money, give the $0 thing a quick try.

[ralphy4321]

Originally Posted by Weasel

It isn't common for a control arm to cause a squeak in the rear axle, but I wouldn't count it out... I'm guessing the tech(s) narrowed it down to there via actual diagnosis (or at least hope), but if the problem is in the non-greasable ball joint of the arm, you could try getting a grease needle from the parts store and inject some in there to see if it helps before spending the $450.

I am no mechanic, and don't really know anything about cars, But can I get some pics or personal pics of where is should be greasy, or what should i be looking for. THanks

[ralphy4321]

Originally Posted by jaypete1

This may sound silly, but it happened to me. My indie told me to try this: while in park, pull the parking brake up as hard as you can. Leave it there for a minute, then release it. It worked. Don't get me wrong, the other posts on this are very good advise, but before you spend a lot of money, give the $0 thing a quick try.

I will try this, see what happens

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by ralphy4321

I am no mechanic, and don't really know anything about cars, But can I get some pics or personal pics of where is should be greasy, or what should i be looking for. THanks

There isn't anywhere you should see grease, just places it should be... and those places are sealed. Pretty much the ball joints at the ends of control arms are a metal ball and socket style joint that pivots, and the grease inside the joint is sealed in by a rubber boot. If/when the grease leaks out/drys up the joint is left unlubricated and the joint will wear and creak. It usually takes a mechanic with decent suspension knowledge/experience to isolate where the suspect noises are coming from, and the aforementioned grease needle to inject grease into the otherwise non serviceable joint which can quiet the squeak, but not reverse the wear.

As others have said though, this is just one of many places that can cause a squeak and/or rattle in the suspension.

[princemoe2m]

this happened to me this past winter around feb. due to the weather...
i hated the sound of the squeaking...it sounded like a 1961 ford pickup then a 2002 BMW
Ill post some pictures for you 2mero where u need to grease it at ( 2 metal rubbing against each other making that noise).. it took me 2 hours to find the noise and it took me 5 minutes to resolve the issue.. its been 5 months now with now problem again ( knock on wood plz)

[princemoe2m]

Originally Posted by Weasel

There isn't anywhere you should see grease, just places it should be... and those places are sealed. Pretty much the ball joints at the ends of control arms are a metal ball and socket style joint that pivots, and the grease inside the joint is sealed in by a rubber boot. If/when the grease leaks out/drys up the joint is left unlubricated and the joint will wear and creak. It usually takes a mechanic with decent suspension knowledge/experience to isolate where the suspect noises are coming from, and the aforementioned grease needle to inject grease into the otherwise non serviceable joint which can quiet the squeak, but not reverse the wear.

As others have said though, this is just one of many places that can cause a squeak and/or rattle in the suspension.

[ralphy4321]

Originally Posted by princemoe2m

this happened to me this past winter around feb. due to the weather...
i hated the sound of the squeaking...it sounded like a 1961 ford pickup then a 2002 BMW
Ill post some pictures for you 2mero where u need to grease it at ( 2 metal rubbing against each other making that noise).. it took me 2 hours to find the noise and it took me 5 minutes to resolve the issue.. its been 5 months now with now problem again ( knock on wood plz)

Thanks, if you can post the pictures that will be great. Thanks

[itstony]

i notice my x does squeak occasionally..sometimes i only hear it with the windows down so mostly i leave it up to save myself from the embarrasment. my dads been meaning to change the shocks and suspensions for awhile..maybe thats why. hopefully whatever you're doing to prevent the squeaks work.

[princemoe2m]

ok where is the red circle is where u need to unbolt it and grease it really well, u might need a tube and pump it in and all around, the sqeeking is coming from there due to the metal part rubbing each other ... make sure where u got the black circle u got something to support it from under so it doesn't come apart when u unbolting it...

sorry for the late reply i was outta town