front end clatter
#1
12-02-2013, 06:08 PM
front end clatter
Hi
Had the 5 a few weeks now 2007 1.8 TS2, whilst driving there is a rumble/clattering from the front end which sounds like a failed ball joint. Local dealer checked it over and found nothing which would cause this noise, they did report saying the control arm bushes are starting to deteriorate but nothing to worry about.
Anyway they suggested the anti roll bar bushes might be the cause as they cannot check them whilst the car is on the ramps??
Has anyone else suffered the same problem and found a issue to rectify
Had the 5 a few weeks now 2007 1.8 TS2, whilst driving there is a rumble/clattering from the front end which sounds like a failed ball joint. Local dealer checked it over and found nothing which would cause this noise, they did report saying the control arm bushes are starting to deteriorate but nothing to worry about.
Anyway they suggested the anti roll bar bushes might be the cause as they cannot check them whilst the car is on the ramps??
Has anyone else suffered the same problem and found a issue to rectify
#2
12-10-2013, 05:36 PM
Front end clunk
Hi,
I have 2009 GT and experienced front end clunking while going over bumps at low speed (25-35 mph). Went to tde dealer and they diagnosted sway bar bushings worn-out (at 35,000 miles!). I tried to replace myself, but placement of sway bar above the crossmember makes it very difficult. Looks like to gain access it needs to lower crossmember which is additional difficulty. Therefore I,ve payed &155 to do it at dealers. I watched tecnician how he is doing and surprisingly be lifted the car and blindly put arms around the crossmember and using 3/8 rachet and short socket did it!!!. I asket why he is not following crossmember dropping path he says "If it can be done this way is better not to to drop crossmember because it may affect alignement". Next time I will try to do it this way myself. I hope it may help you.
I have 2009 GT and experienced front end clunking while going over bumps at low speed (25-35 mph). Went to tde dealer and they diagnosted sway bar bushings worn-out (at 35,000 miles!). I tried to replace myself, but placement of sway bar above the crossmember makes it very difficult. Looks like to gain access it needs to lower crossmember which is additional difficulty. Therefore I,ve payed &155 to do it at dealers. I watched tecnician how he is doing and surprisingly be lifted the car and blindly put arms around the crossmember and using 3/8 rachet and short socket did it!!!. I asket why he is not following crossmember dropping path he says "If it can be done this way is better not to to drop crossmember because it may affect alignement". Next time I will try to do it this way myself. I hope it may help you.
#3
12-19-2013, 03:49 PM
Hi,
I have 2009 GT and experienced front end clunking while going over bumps at low speed (25-35 mph). Went to tde dealer and they diagnosted sway bar bushings worn-out (at 35,000 miles!). I tried to replace myself, but placement of sway bar above the crossmember makes it very difficult. Looks like to gain access it needs to lower crossmember which is additional difficulty. Therefore I,ve payed &155 to do it at dealers. I watched tecnician how he is doing and surprisingly be lifted the car and blindly put arms around the crossmember and using 3/8 rachet and short socket did it!!!. I asket why he is not following crossmember dropping path he says "If it can be done this way is better not to to drop crossmember because it may affect alignement". Next time I will try to do it this way myself. I hope it may help you.
I have 2009 GT and experienced front end clunking while going over bumps at low speed (25-35 mph). Went to tde dealer and they diagnosted sway bar bushings worn-out (at 35,000 miles!). I tried to replace myself, but placement of sway bar above the crossmember makes it very difficult. Looks like to gain access it needs to lower crossmember which is additional difficulty. Therefore I,ve payed &155 to do it at dealers. I watched tecnician how he is doing and surprisingly be lifted the car and blindly put arms around the crossmember and using 3/8 rachet and short socket did it!!!. I asket why he is not following crossmember dropping path he says "If it can be done this way is better not to to drop crossmember because it may affect alignement". Next time I will try to do it this way myself. I hope it may help you.
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