Suspension noise, something loose. what torque?
#1
Updated: Suspension noise, Ksport dampers
I have had the last couple of weeks had a "clunk" noise in my car when driving slow and over bumps.
Jacked up my car and checked the drop links, and they are fine.
But i noticed something suspicious.
http://imgur.com/a/wbZBU
This is on the front crossmember, check out the second image for location.
It seems that there has been some movement there.
And i guess this means i need to recheck the wheel alignment.
But most important now is to stop the movement, so does anyone know the torque for this?
Reading the repair manual i see this:
Control arm
Location Thread Tightening torque Nm (ftlb.)
Control arm on side member M12 x 1.5 120 (89)
Control arm on diagonal arm M14 x 1.5 160 (118)
Control arm on wheel carrier
(Ball joint) M12 x 1.5 75 (56)
Is there any of these values correct for the bolt on the picture?
Jacked up my car and checked the drop links, and they are fine.
But i noticed something suspicious.
http://imgur.com/a/wbZBU
This is on the front crossmember, check out the second image for location.
It seems that there has been some movement there.
And i guess this means i need to recheck the wheel alignment.
But most important now is to stop the movement, so does anyone know the torque for this?
Reading the repair manual i see this:
Control arm
Location Thread Tightening torque Nm (ftlb.)
Control arm on side member M12 x 1.5 120 (89)
Control arm on diagonal arm M14 x 1.5 160 (118)
Control arm on wheel carrier
(Ball joint) M12 x 1.5 75 (56)
Is there any of these values correct for the bolt on the picture?
Last edited by Ronny-; 09-27-2015 at 04:13 AM.
#2
I checked the drop links, and they all seemed fine.
Then i marked all the bolts to see if there was any movement, and took the car for a test drive.
No bolts have moved even though i heard the "clunk" several times.
Since i have 19inches that eats the inner wheel fenders can this be the source?
I mean.. i hear a rubbing sound from the wheels when the wheel rubs against the plastic, but not sure if this is the source of the "clunk".
Any suggestions are appreciated..
Then i marked all the bolts to see if there was any movement, and took the car for a test drive.
No bolts have moved even though i heard the "clunk" several times.
Since i have 19inches that eats the inner wheel fenders can this be the source?
I mean.. i hear a rubbing sound from the wheels when the wheel rubs against the plastic, but not sure if this is the source of the "clunk".
Any suggestions are appreciated..
#3
After alot of trying and testing it seems that its the top rubber mount on my rear right K-sport damper that has failed!
Has anyone ordered spare parts for their k-sport dampers before?
With the failing rubber can i still drive the car?
Has anyone ordered spare parts for their k-sport dampers before?
With the failing rubber can i still drive the car?
#7
Today i took out the damper and gave it a good cleanup, the problem turned out to be a loose nut on the top mount, the rubber was fine.
Thanks for all the tips and suggestions i got!
Thanks for all the tips and suggestions i got!
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#8
when i changed my suspension to lowering springs, i found upper mounts busted, bearings busted, and 1 link. Replaced everything, now its quiet. I dont hear any noises on small bumps, and feels more tight.
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