2000 Civic EX
I’ve been having a sometimes squeaking and sometimes creaking noise from my front left tire. It only happens when the tire has to make an upward/downwards movement e.g: when getting into the car, going over speed bumps or pot holes and sometimes when turning. On flat roads it doesn’t do it.
I’ve had people tell me it has to do something with the CV Joint (Which is worry some) and others say it’s just a bushing.

 

Check the shock absorber, ball joints, tie rod, and the exhaust heat shields.

 

The shocks, springs, ball joints and tie rods are new. Bushings and the top strut mount are old.

I should also add that the noise started when I washed the front suspension with a pressure washer (probably not the best idea, I know.)

 

Check the exhaust heat shields.

 

hm, sway bar bushing? tophat coil insulator?