Noises after installing new strut mounts
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Noises after installing new strut mounts
Installed my new strut mounts yesterday as the others were knocking badly. It was a pretty straight forward job. Some of the bolts were tight, but I got everything done. I torqued everything back to spec with a torque wrench.
When I went to test drive it I have an awful low pitch squeaking coming from the front right. Sounds like the ghost of a 93 Ford Crown Vic in there. Only coming from the driver's side and sounds rather high. Like close to the strut top. Only happens at stop or low speed. I did not take any boots off and this wasn't present before.
I also get a rubbing noise that is almost certainly coming from the rotor. Maybe there is a rock in there? Idk, but it's annoying. I have had this issue before and it went away after a couple of weeks.
Video 1 squeaking noise

Video 2 'grinding' noise
When I went to test drive it I have an awful low pitch squeaking coming from the front right. Sounds like the ghost of a 93 Ford Crown Vic in there. Only coming from the driver's side and sounds rather high. Like close to the strut top. Only happens at stop or low speed. I did not take any boots off and this wasn't present before.
I also get a rubbing noise that is almost certainly coming from the rotor. Maybe there is a rock in there? Idk, but it's annoying. I have had this issue before and it went away after a couple of weeks.
Video 1 squeaking noise

Video 2 'grinding' noise
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And, even though I just replaced the tie rod on the driver's side, the ball joint was squeaking. I put the tube from some lube and sprayed it in there and the noise is gone.
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