Are new struts supposed to make noise?
Are my new struts / shocks bad? There is most likely nothing wrong with the replacement units, but a metallic “clunking noise” typically indicates loose or worn mounting hardware.
Why does my car make a clicking sound when I start the engine?
When the strut housing becomes dented, the strut shock will pop in and out of the strut tube. Step 2: Start the engine. Turn the wheels from lock to lock going from right to left. This will check to see if the bearing plates will make a clicking or popping noise while the vehicle is stationary.
Why does my Lexus strut make a clunking noise?
As I rule I usually replace the bearings and mounts when doing struts. Toyota/Lexus has had issues with both the bearings and towers making noise. Take a look at the spring and its orientation to the insulators, any sleeves on the spring wire and spring seats top and bottom.
How to troubleshoot a car that makes clunking noises over?
Step 1: Grab a flashlight and look at the struts. See if the housing to the struts are dented or leaking oil. Look at the bearing plate to see if there it is separating. Check the mounting bolts to the hub and ensure that they are tight using a wrench. Step 2: Grab a long pry bar. Pry up on the tires and check for any movement.
How can I tell if my steering wheel struts are loose?
Listen for any clicking or popping sounds. The struts are designed to turn with the wheels as the struts have a mounting surface for the wheel hub. While checking the struts for sounds, feel the steering wheel for any movement as if the mounting bolts to the wheel hubs could be loose making the wheels move in and out of alignment.
When the strut housing becomes dented, the strut shock will pop in and out of the strut tube. Step 2: Start the engine. Turn the wheels from lock to lock going from right to left. This will check to see if the bearing plates will make a clicking or popping noise while the vehicle is stationary.
As I rule I usually replace the bearings and mounts when doing struts. Toyota/Lexus has had issues with both the bearings and towers making noise. Take a look at the spring and its orientation to the insulators, any sleeves on the spring wire and spring seats top and bottom.
Why is my front strut making a knocking noise?
After several months, I decided to drive the car to see if everything was still OK and it wasn’t. The knocking noise on the driver front strut came back. I took the car back to my mechanic and he said that he thinks the strut assembly was defective and that I should get a replacement since it was under warranty.
Step 1: Grab a flashlight and look at the struts. See if the housing to the struts are dented or leaking oil. Look at the bearing plate to see if there it is separating. Check the mounting bolts to the hub and ensure that they are tight using a wrench. Step 2: Grab a long pry bar. Pry up on the tires and check for any movement.