suspension noise help
#16
I had a rattle on the front driver side that had similar symptoms, would only hear it on uneven or rough roads, clearly coming from the wheel well area and I could feel it on the floor. Took it to the dealer and it turned out to be the compression rod, started with the creaking which I complained about previously and they wouldn't replace it then but I guess it got bad enough that they couldn't play it off as not being able to replicate the sound.
#17
Originally Posted by fais
I had a rattle on the front driver side that had similar symptoms, would only hear it on uneven or rough roads, clearly coming from the wheel well area and I could feel it on the floor. Took it to the dealer and it turned out to be the compression rod, started with the creaking which I complained about previously and they wouldn't replace it then but I guess it got bad enough that they couldn't play it off as not being able to replicate the sound.
#19
For me it was only the driver side and they told me the passenger side compression rod was fine, but about a month later the passenger side started creaking and I'm now out of warranty and I'm waiting to see if it turns into a rattle or not like the driver's side. I'm not sure if that's the part, it used to be listed as compression rod in the parts catalogue but now I can't find it, it's listed in the full service manual too if you have that downloaded or otherwise I can look up the exact part number they replaced in my service records when I get home later this evening.
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#22
fais: too bad you don't live in the bay area so you could confirm that I have the same symptoms as you.
I checked again today on the right front to check the compression rod and nothing seems out of place. I checked the nuts and bolts for the compression rod (except for the nuts/screws with the cotter pins in them, since I didn't have extra cotter pins to replace them with) and the bracket it connects to and they were fine.
I try rocking the car and can't make the rattle. I lift the right front up on a stand and compress the right suspension by jacking up the lower control arm and it looks fine.
It could be a bad compression rod like fais said happened to him or it could still be the pillow ball mounts, both of which are about $150 or more. This sucks. I seem to always have bad luck with suspension mods as in my last car.
I checked again today on the right front to check the compression rod and nothing seems out of place. I checked the nuts and bolts for the compression rod (except for the nuts/screws with the cotter pins in them, since I didn't have extra cotter pins to replace them with) and the bracket it connects to and they were fine.
I try rocking the car and can't make the rattle. I lift the right front up on a stand and compress the right suspension by jacking up the lower control arm and it looks fine.
It could be a bad compression rod like fais said happened to him or it could still be the pillow ball mounts, both of which are about $150 or more. This sucks. I seem to always have bad luck with suspension mods as in my last car.
#23
Yeah sorry I couldn't be of more help. Suspension seems to be a problematic area for me too on my 03, otherwise the car's been great. I have a weird clanking type sound coming from the front left and right side depending on which side is loaded when taking a corner or making a turn. I also have that annoying click from the rear axle but I haven't gotten a chance to take it to the dealer yet. I'm thinking I will have to pay for the fix because I'm out of warranty even though there's a TSB out for it.
#24
I just ordered the right side compression rod and the seat ball and hopefully this will cure my right front rattling. I also saw there was a TSB for G's drifting to the right that's related to the compression rod.
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB03-028.htm
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB03-028.htm
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Originally Posted by janu5
I had the same problem about a year ago, it ended up being the passenger side lower control/compression arm. My mech changed the bushings aswell, but the main issue was the lower control/compression arm.