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.
Can a bad strut assembly cause a bumpy ride?
Car has a bumpy ride Similar in cause to the above symptom, a rough or bumpy ride can also be an indicator of worn out or broken struts. It can also be a symptom of other parts of the strut assembly such as bushings, shocks or mounting hardware associated with the struts.
What makes a knocking noise when going over bumps?
When going over the bumps, applying brake pressure would stop the noise. The pads got taken out and a glue was applied that holds them in place. Never happened again.
How do you install shock absorber and strut assembly?
Here are a few steps that you can follow when installing brand-new shock absorbers and strut assembly. Step 1: Using a floor jack, raise your vehicle so you could easily see the shocks that you intend to replace. Step 2: Remove the lug nuts using a ratchet, pull the wheel so that you’ll be able to see the shocks clearly.
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.
Car has a bumpy ride Similar in cause to the above symptom, a rough or bumpy ride can also be an indicator of worn out or broken struts. It can also be a symptom of other parts of the strut assembly such as bushings, shocks or mounting hardware associated with the struts.
Can a broken strut assembly cause uneven tire wear?
Typically this is an indication of front end alignment that is faulty, however the issue is typically caused by a strut assembly that has worn out. If you take your vehicle to the local ASE certified mechanic to have the front end alignment checked, the majority of the time a broken strut will be the cause. 4. Uneven tire wear
What happens when your struts start to wear out?
The struts are solid units that allow the chassis, wheel assembly and body to move cohesively when a bump is hit while driving. When the strut begins to wear out, it will produce a knocking or clunking sound that can be very noticeable.