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Front right suspension rattle noise
Posted by Lothar (more from Lothar) on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 23:52:34
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Hello,
1997 900S 2.3 A/T with 130,000 front passenger side wheel went over a deep pothole several weeks ago and now noticing muted thudding and rattling sounds (non-metallic) when going over irregular surfaces (cracks, small bumps (rattle lasts no more than 1 sec); although not noticeable when going over speed bumps maybe because I'm already at slow speed having depressed the brakes). The mechanic wasn't able to figure out what exactly was the issue except that the front passenger strut support bearing/mount (4544276) was producing a small clicking vibration (only detectable by touch) when that side bumper was pressed whereas the front driver side mount didn't make the clicking vibration. We went on a test drive and produced the noise. What was suggested is new struts and mounts since the ones on there are original and "getting soft". I've done my research on this site, and there is conflicting info on what should be replaced--ranging from ball joint, suspension arm, arm bushings, struts, strut mounts, sleeve nut, etc. Obviously, I don't want to be throwing money for a repair that is unnecessary and doesn't fix the root problem.
Any ideas? TIA!
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