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> Front End Rattle -- Need Some Ideas [SOLVED]
solex
post Aug 20 2012, 07:31 AM
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I have had this problem for some time but cannot determine the cause. The front end rattles particularly when the wheels are turned and I go over a bump.

I had the car jacked up and could not find anything that is obviously loose. I checked the wheel bearings an they are all good. The front dampers look like they can be replaced as they show signs of leaking (a while ago), but the front end is not bouncy.

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post Aug 20 2012, 07:45 AM
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post Aug 20 2012, 07:54 AM
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QUOTE(Van914 @ Aug 20 2012, 09:45 AM) *

Sway bar



My car does not have sway bars
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post Aug 20 2012, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(Van914 @ Aug 20 2012, 06:45 AM) *

Sway bar


That's what was causing my front end rattle, bushings were shot making it loose and rattle. The other thing to look at is the steering rack cover if the seals are missing it could rattle, or maybe loose strut? Hope this helps.

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post Aug 20 2012, 07:58 AM
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Do you feel it through the steering wheel ?
Check the rubber interface between the shaft and steering box.
or you can check the cover on the shock. It could be jiggling.
Have you lowered your front end ?
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post Aug 20 2012, 08:09 AM
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(1) The front end has not been lowered.
(2) I replaced the bellows on one side of the rack but assume that is not what you are referring to, so I will pull the bellows back and check
(3) I do feel it in the steering wheel and will check the rubber disk between the steering wheel and the rack, I assume I need to remove the tank for this?
(4) Will check the dampener covers as well

Thanks for the ideas gentlemen

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post Aug 20 2012, 08:46 AM
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You might want to try pulling the top strut sleeve off, and see if the strut collar(nut or whatever you call it) is loose.
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post Aug 20 2012, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE(matthepcat @ Aug 20 2012, 07:46 AM) *

You might want to try pulling the top strut sleeve off, and see if the strut collar(nut or whatever you call it) is loose.

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post Aug 20 2012, 03:13 PM
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This will involve removing the top of the strut correct?
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post Aug 20 2012, 03:20 PM
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This will involve removing the top of the strut correct?


Yes, unbolt at top and push it thru the rubber mount. Collapse the shock and pull out from underneath fender. Pull cover off an check shock nut.
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post Aug 20 2012, 03:48 PM
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Often you can just unbolt the at the top, tap the strut shaft most the way through the rubber mount, and that will give you enough clearance to lift up the upper strut sleeve to reveal the shock collar/nut .


A big set of slip joint pliers will give you enough torque to tighten it down without fully removing it.
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post Aug 25 2012, 06:25 PM
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Thanks all, it was the strut collar, not sure why but the drivers side was loose, tightened down no more rattling in the front end..

In checking the dampers I noticed that the collapse about 3/4 of the way and then need to be compressed to the bottom. They are not leaking (boge) and they look good. Just wondering as all other struts and springs that I have dealt with need to be compressed as their normal mode is fully extended.

The front end does not bounce around so I'm thinking that the dampers are ok, what do you think?
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post Aug 25 2012, 07:14 PM
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Normal mode is fully extended on "gas pressurized" struts. Hydraulics can rest in any position. The fact that they collapse and then begin to compress would have me shopping for new inserts.
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post Aug 25 2012, 07:17 PM
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