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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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on my eg9, there is a squeak from the front pass. side, it squeaks/grinds LOUDLY on turns and bumps...anything basically that moves that wheel (it doesn't happen when on a jack), i have replaced the following:

Tie rods inner and outer + alignment
shock/spring entire sprindle + fork + lower control arm/bushings

i don't know whats making it?? im tired of throwing money at it
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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blown shock?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I've also had a squeak whenever I accelerate, turn, hit a bump similar to your situation but it ended up only being a broken exhaust bracket, being that any vibration would cause it to hit the exhaust and squeak. Check :]
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alldemtingz
i have replaced the following:

Tie rods inner and outer + alignment
shock/spring entire sprindle + fork + lower control arm/bushings
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blown shock?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alldemtingz
on my eg9, there is a squeak from the front pass. side, it squeaks/grinds LOUDLY on turns and bumps...anything basically that moves that wheel (it doesn't happen when on a jack), i have replaced the following:

Tie rods inner and outer + alignment
shock/spring entire sprindle + fork + lower control arm/bushings

i don't know whats making it?? im tired of throwing money at it
Have you tried your wheel baring/Ball Joints? might be why
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattcheww
I've also had a squeak whenever I accelerate, turn, hit a bump similar to your situation but it ended up only being a broken exhaust bracket, being that any vibration would cause it to hit the exhaust and squeak. Check :]
im pretty sure its a suspension related noise, as its coming from the very left (pass side front) not the middle,

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Have you tried your wheel baring/Ball Joints? might be why
yeah i rocked the wheel every which way after lifting it, there is no play whatsoever, i also checked with a shop about the ball joints and he said they're fine, the problem is (although maybe i should get a second opinion), the problem is you can't duplicate the sound when the car is off the floor.

even when the car is parked if i try to bounce the LF end it makes that squeak, (its gotten loud as hell, peoplea block away hear it and turn around to see wtf is going on lol)

the car is 16 years old and has 443kkm (277k miles) on it so it has taken a toll
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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also, the axle, rotor and pads were changed
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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How do your motor mounts and bushings look like?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EM1Guru
How do your motor mounts and bushings look like?
i got my lca with new honda bushings, and my mounts are fine, this is a noise that is related to turning the steering wheel, anything that doesn't turn with the slightest turn of the wheel i've ruled out

would getting that knuckle with the lower ball joint and wheel bearing/hub from a junker be a good idea?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Does it make the noise if the car is parked with the engine off, and you turn the steering wheel in both directions? Thats an indication of a ball joint problem.

I replaced the knuckle on my EG, had to replace the bearings too. Just make sure its in good condition, or you could end up with more of a headache.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by EM1Guru
Does it make the noise if the car is parked with the engine off, and you turn the steering wheel in both directions? Thats an indication of a ball joint problem.
yes it still makes noise, so ball joint definately (lower or upper)?
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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most likely lower since most of the load is on the lower ball joint.
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