Creaking front suspension

[wally1974]

I own a 172 (03) with 14k on the clock. Approx 1 month ago my front suspension started creaking. I only notice it when pulling off, breaking and driving slow over speed bumps. I dont think its anything to do with the steering as it does'nt creak when turning the wheel, only when driving in a straight line. Can anyone help? Cheers Stu:S

 

[wally1974]

Been out today in the car, the creaking seems to be getting worse............ can anyone help??

 

[Rob669]

I get a creaking noise when I turn the steering wheel, but I'm 95% confident it's the suspension top mounting bearing (the replacement part is £25 and I'll fit it when I've time). If you can do it yourself, try stripping it down - it isn't too difficult and you might see what's causing it.

 

[benson19]

might be the drive shaft outer cv joint
or the wheel bearing

 

[wally1974]

Thanks, just booked the car in with Specialised Renault Services in Nuneaton. Hopefully he'll fix the problem, i'll let you know what the fault is and how he fixes it!

 

[Funky Muppet]

You've got mice

 

[wally1974]

Creaking Stopped..... removed the bushes and lubricated them!

 

[Rob669]

Creaking Stopped..... removed the bushes and lubricated them!

Which bushes, ARB or wishbones?

 

[Acejon]

It could be the steering rack or cv joint. I had both fixed, plus new shocks to cure the problem

 

[wally1974]

Creaking Stopped..... removed the bushes and lubricated them!

Which bushes, ARB or wishbones?

Sorry, I dont know much about cars, all I know is the mechanic removed the bushes, lubricated them and replaced them. (he didnt charge me a penny)

 

[alexbleubolt]

its probably rust, if the cars only done 14k miles in 5 years, you need to get out more

 

[wally1974]

its probably rust, if the cars only done 14k miles in 5 years, you need to get out more

Only had it 3 months!:rasp:

 

[Christophe]

i used to have exaclty this!! Did my head in and took a while to figure it out but it was something to do with the cv joint not being attached properly. Local garage reattached it and greased it (or whatever they do) and it totally gone. No creaking.

 

[kenny172]

ive got the same sorta thing but its only when the wheels turned full lock that it makes the noise - i thought the wheels were rubbing on something but defo not that. would it be the same thing?

 

[Christophe]

possibly. Mine did it with the slightest of turn.

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

might be the drive shaft outer cv joint
or the wheel bearing

doubt it, this would just make a grinding noise not a creaking. an the drive shaft or bearing wouldnt affect the springs.

 

[Chris_Cliomk1]

ive got the same sorta thing but its only when the wheels turned full lock that it makes the noise - i thought the wheels were rubbing on something but defo not that. would it be the same thing?

That sounds like the drive shaft mate, mynes knakrd and im waiting to get it repaired but it makes a hell of a noise on full lock. like u said it sounds like summat is rubbing on the wheels. check the cv boot (the rubbber gaitor type thing) an see if thats got any cracks in it, if not undo it pack the shaft with grease and do it back up. Should sort it if the drive shaft aint knackered.