R32 Squeaking Rubbers Up Front

[Live it sideways]

Hi ppl,

my r32 has what sounds like a squeaking rubber coming from the front of the car on the drivers side when driving, any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad

[Thelen]

Yep, had this problem myself. Front left strut bushing was replaced, they didn't oil it. very annoying rubbery squeek sound. you know for sure if you push down on that side and it still does it

[simpletool]

Could be a few bushes. Some silicon spray might help - definitely not oil. Rubber does not normally need greasing but polyurethane does (with special non-petroleum grease). If you have any poly bushes it could be them - check the upper control arm - both outer an dinner bushes, lower control arm inner bush, and mount at the top of the shock.

Edited May 10, 2011 by simpletool

[nobby]

Try sway bar joint they can sqeak also, been there done that.

And yes DON'T use oil or silicon on rubber bushes this only accelerates wear.

As they cushion only and generly not designed to slip/move.

If they are noisy, maybe something isn't right "out of alignment" or worn conecting surfaces.

good luck.