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A Squeak in the struts. 850 1994

From S. Korea I have heard an annoying squeak from the right frontside of the car for about two months. The dealer told me I needed to replace the engine mounts. I did, but the squeak got squeaker. Last week I had another shop look at the front end and he suggested changing out tie rod since there is an eighth of an inch of play. However, today while I was looking under the hood I discovered that the special washer on top of the right front strut could be lifted up about one quarter of an inch and makes the squeaking sound I have been hearing. The drivers side special washer does not move at all. The washer is solid on the strut arm. The whole arm and washer move up and down and rotate with mild force from one hand. What parts do I need to replace and should I replace the struts with Bilstine TC while I am there?
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    A Squeak in the struts. 850 1994

    Hello Aviator. It appears that your rubber spring seat has died. Usually when it goes bad you hear a clunking noise. However, by the other symptoms you describe, the center bushing of the rubber spring seat has separated from the rest of the piece. That explains your being able to rotate it.And, that is usually how this part fails.If it has gone bad on one side, it will certainly go bad on the other very shortly. If you are looking towards replacing the struts, the bilsteins TC are a good choice. If you replace the spring seats and the tie rod ends your car will feel new again, that is from a suspension and steering point of view. Also, take one good look at your lower control arms and check the baljoint. If your tie rod ends are bad, there is good chance the control arms are also worn. And finally, when replacing the strut you will have to remove the upper strut mount plate. It is a metal piece with a bearing on it that supports the entire strut mount and lets it rotate when you steer. It seldom goes bad and there is a small amount of play in that bearing, but they do fail. Use your judgement. Being an aviator you must be a wise man.

    Good Luck







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