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#49 of 88 Front strut noise? Please advise! by safecycle Oct 15, 2006 (9:06 pm)
Did anyone have a knocking noise coming from underneath the front passenger?   I bought 2002 T&C AWD with a known broken strut on the passenger's side. The steering also kept pulling to the right. I replaced both the front struts with the Monroe Reflexes and did a wheel alignment. The new struts fixed the noise problem. But strangely, the minivan still kee pulling to the right even after the repeated alignment sessions and after the tire rotation.   After about 6 months (8000 miles) the noise seemed to return. It's not as loud as before, and can be heard only while going over the big bumps. The mechanic checked the struts and didn't find any problem.   Thanks!
#50 of 88 Have the ... by vcheng Oct 16, 2006 (3:50 am)
... top of the struts checked. There is a bearing there that is a separate part, and if defective, can cause the problems you describe. Replies to this message: safecycle (Oct 17, 2006 8:37 pm) vcheng (Oct 18, 2006 4:04 am)
#51 of 88 Front strut noise - Re: Have the ... [vcheng] by safecycle Oct 17, 2006 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: vcheng (Oct 16, 2006 3:50 am) Thanks for your suggetsion to check the bearings at the top of the strut. My mechanic actually checked the top of struts first. He claims they are good. He says the noise is coming from a much lower point, perhaps from under the floor board. Any other idea? Thanks. Replies to this message: vcheng (Oct 18, 2006 4:04 am)
#52 of 88 Re: Front strut noise - Re: Have the ... [safecycle] by vcheng Oct 18, 2006 (4:04 am)
Replying to: safecycle (Oct 17, 2006 8:37 pm) The sway bar links are another possibbility that is a well-known problem point in these vans. They are relatively cheap and easy to replace too.   If that doesn't fix it, I would suggest better troubleshooting rather than throwing parts at the problem. It may be well worth the cost to go to a dealer with a diagnostic machine called "computer ears" amongst other names. Basically they put wireless microphones on various components to pinpoint eactly the source of a noise or vibration.   As an alternative, your mechanic will need to check ALL front components including tie bar and lower ball joints etc. Good Luck!
#53 of 88 safecycle by hayneldan Oct 16, 2006 (8:39 pm)
Have you had the front sway bar bushings checked out? Replies to this message: safecycle (Oct 17, 2006 8:31 pm) chuckg (Oct 18, 2006 4:43 am) mfahey1 (Oct 18, 2006 4:22 pm)
#54 of 88 Re: safecycle [hayneldan] by safecycle Oct 17, 2006 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: hayneldan (Oct 16, 2006 8:39 pm) Thanks for your suggestion regarding the front strut(?) noise in T&C. Checking the sway bar bushings is a good idea, but my dealer actually replaced the sway bar link kit about 6 months ago. Do you think it could get loose or worn out after 6 months/8,000 miles? Thanks. Replies to this message: chuckg (Oct 18, 2006 4:43 am) mfahey1 (Oct 18, 2006 4:22 pm)
#55 of 88 Re: safecycle [safecycle] by chuckg Oct 18, 2006 (4:43 am)
Replying to: safecycle (Oct 17, 2006 8:31 pm) A good mechanic will put your vehicle up on a lift and start pulling and pushing on the suspension and other parts looking for that noise. A good mechanic will find it.   Also, some of these replacement sway bar links have grease fittings in them. Do yours? It could be as simple as getting that van lubed.
#56 of 88 Re: safecycle [safecycle] by mfahey1 Oct 18, 2006 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: safecycle (Oct 17, 2006 8:31 pm) We had the links replaced late last year on our 2001 and the replacements are clunking again. I had it done at an independent mechanic so I don't know if he used OEM or aftermarket but 12,000 miles is pretty poor life in my opinion.
#57 of 88 Dodge Caravan 2005 sway bar bushings by ntbill Dec 04, 2006 (8:31 am)
I had a knocking sound even over small bumps. I had my sway bar bushings replaced at dealership and the noise was gone, this was at 18K miles. The right one had 1/4 left, and the left one had 1/2 left. They were in bad shape. Price = 0$ under warranty. The problem began on september, but the noise was just beginning, so I waited for my next oil change which was at 30K Km (around 18K miles). I can tell you that the noise was more frequent, and that I can ear it over small bumps too. A repair was welcome.
#58 of 88 01 DGC EX Front Suspension Clunking Again by masterpaul1 Dec 07, 2006 (9:16 pm)
Can somebody tell me how easy it is to replace the front links and bushings? I would like step by step instructions and if any special tools are needed. The dealer want's around $400 to fix. I believe this is something that I can repair on my own. Our van has 81K now. This is the second time replacing these parts. Thanks Replies to this message: harpitect (Dec 13, 2007 10:39 am) shipo (Dec 13, 2007 11:19 am) 727 (Dec 18, 2007 3:00 pm) 727 (Jan 09, 2008 2:08 pm) and 8 more... masterpaul1 (Dec 13, 2007 5:01 pm) shipo (Dec 13, 2007 5:42 pm) and 1 more... mctrim (Nov 28, 2008 1:41 pm)

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