What noise does a bad strut mount make?

By Lexie Tanner 5 years ago

What noise does a bad strut mount make?

Noises coming from a failing strut mount have been described as clunking, knocking, creaking, and grinding. These are usually more obvious when hitting potholes or speed bumps, driving on rough ground, or driving at low speeds while turning the wheels all the way to the stops.

How do I quiet noisy strut mounts?

How To Quiet Noisy Strut Mounts

  1. Lubrication.
  2. Rubber Vibration Insulator.
  3. Tighten The Strut Mounting Nuts.
  4. Tighten The Shock Mounting Nut.
  5. Replace The Bearing.
  6. Get A New Strut Mount.
  7. How Long Should Strut Mounts Last?
  8. Can You Drive With A Broken Strut Mount?

How do you tell if a rear strut mount is bad?

Symptoms of a faulty strut mount

  1. Abnormal noises coming from the steering and suspension system.
  2. Premature and/or uneven tire wear.
  3. Accelerated wear of shock absorbers.
  4. Excessive vibration.
  5. Poor wheel/tire alignment.
  6. Poor steering return.

Can you spray WD40 on struts?

Can you spray WD40 on struts? Do not use oil or a petroleum-based product, because it will cause the rubber to swell and then to disintegrate. Petroleum-based lubricants include WD-40, Boeshield and a number of other sprays. You may have to open the hood and spray the top anchor point of the strut.

How do you check upper strut mounts?

With the wheels off the ground, grip the coil spring as close to the upper strut mount as possible. Push in and out on the strut and spring while watching for movement of the upper end of the strut piston rod. There should be no free movement. If there is excessive movement, the upper strut mount should be replaced.

What does a bad rear strut sound like?

When the strut begins to wear out, it will produce a knocking or clunking sound that can be very noticeable. If you notice a knocking or clunking sound coming from an area near the front or rear tires, it’s most likely due to worn out or broken struts.

What happens when rear struts go bad?

Safety: Worn struts result in longer stopping times and/or distances as the vehicle weight can shift (sometimes unexpectedly) during braking. Wear on other parts: Driving with bad struts accelerates the wear on tires, as well as other components of the suspension system, such as the springs.