Hi,

I've been reading some of the posts here and I think I know what the problem is, but just want some reassurance.

Since I have purchased my car, 98 accord V6 sedan, it has always made some front end noise on the drivers side. I replaced both front axles last year, and I also replaced the upper control arm at the same time. But there is still the noise.

It seems to happen when I hit a bump, doesn't matter if it is big or small. I read that it might the the bushing at the top of the strut mount plate that is worn down or off. When I lift the front end manually, there is a little click sound, and when I push the car down, it does the same again. This does not happen on the passenger side.

Everything behind the tire seems to be tight. I can't make any rattling sounds by hand when it is jacked up.

Am I on the right track or right off in left field?

Cheers,
Schnut

 

It could be that. It could also be a bottom ball joint (lube it up you have to move the boot) or a strut (look for leaks do a bounce test). Loose parts rub together and create a lot of rust dust. If you see any thats the loose bolt.

 

Hey Fuse,

How do I perform a bounce test? Sorry to be ignorant, but I have never heard of that... I took a look, and there is some exterior cracking on the strut, but it doesn't look like a leak of any kind. Also, do you have to take the strut off of the car in order to tighten the bolt on top? When I tried to tighten it, it just spun.

Cheers,
Schnut

 

Bounce test is just bouncing the car at all four sides. If the shock is ok the car will not keep bouncing. The shock is designed to offset the spring and improve handling/ride.

To tighten the nut use a wrench and a alan wrench the should be a hole at the top for an alan wrench.