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speed3 suspension problem?

Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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has anyone with a speed3 had any problems with their rear suspension? every time i drive uneven payment with cracks or small bumps my suspension makes a wierd knocking noise in the rear. i was wondering if anyone has had this problem or might know what it is before i take it to the dealer. thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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I have heard, read really, of a few that had trouble w/the RR strut and that the dealer replaced it w/oincident.
Is yours an '07 or an '08?

 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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it might be the end links are loose. mines were and i had to bring it into the dealer to fix
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Most likely the sway bar end links. Loosen the hardware, apply red loctite, retorque. Should cure your problem.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...ad/endlink.jpg

Larry
 
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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it was the end link the dealer replaced it, it only took about an hour for them to figure out the problem.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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yes, that clunking noise is most commonly associated with broken or loose end links or loose rear sway bar.

...good to hear you got your problem taken care of.
 
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