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repost (model/year tags): Front end noise on 240 200 1989

posted by  someone claiming to be Stephen Webb on  Mon Apr 7 06:10 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I am reposting because I realized that I hadn't specified the model/year...so people who filter based on model may not hav seen it. Just ignore if you've read it

Basic problem: At highway speeds, especially when turning left slightly, the car experiences moderate to violent vibrations and noise, seemingly from the front right wheel area.

New parts: About 10k miles ago I did the following: New struts, new control arm bushings, new ball joints,new tie rod ends, new brakes, new sway bar bushings.

Very recently: New front right end link bushing (was clunking on low speed bumps)

Prior to problem: I curbed the front right tire fairly badly. I don't know if this is related or not. I have replaced the rim since then with a balanced tire/rim.


The problem has become progressively worse, and is at the point now where any speed above 55 MPH (especially when turning left as in a lane change) the car will make terrible noise and vibration. Imagine a tire as poorly balanced as possible, and the vibration resulting from that. Now multiply that by about 3. At times it sounds like a jackhammer to the control arm or something.


upper strut bushings have NOT been replaced. Wheel bearings have NOT been replaced. Neither seemed bad, though, on visual inspection.

Before I tear it all apart, does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

-Steve





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