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10 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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| 07 cx-9 with 12k on it has clicking noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds, like in a parking lot, sounds like its coming from front end. Also clanging noise from front with very low speeds going over bumps. Dealer said they hear noises, but can not figure it out. | |
The clicking sound in the front end of my 2007 CX-9 resembles a worn out CVC joint.. only happens at low speeds while turning sharply. I have brought it to the dealer several times, after 2 new struts and some bushings the clicking sound is still there. It doesn't sound like a brake issue. The car overall has performed well in Montana conditions, but desperately needed some new treads.
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Replying to: bigsky3 (Oct 19, 2009 1:27 pm) HOWEVER.... The front end sound that I do have is a crunching/squeaking sound when going over speed bumps and coming out/in of driveways at low speeds (5-10 mph). It is very annoying and it sounds like a old 1970's pick up truck that has noisy leaf springs. I am ready to just replace the sway bar bushings and links because the struts seem to damper just fine plus they are expensive, so I rather start with the cheaper fix. The reason I am doing this, is because my previous Mazda5 had a similar sound in the front end, and the culprit was remedied by replacing the sway bar bushings in accordance with a TSB issued my Mazda. Is anyone else experiencing this noise?? I have posted my concern a few times before, but I get no response, so I am begining to think that this is just a individualized problem with my CX9 and not a mass production issue. Please chime in and just let me know if anyone else has this issue. Thanks!
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 20, 2009 7:29 am)
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Replying to: jcpharm (Oct 20, 2009 8:09 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 20, 2009 7:29 am) |
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 20, 2009 8:18 am)
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Replying to: jcpharm (Oct 30, 2009 6:12 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 30, 2009 6:43 am) Had both upper strut mounts (#TD11-34-380B) replaced on Saturday by a master tech here at my work (Moss Bros CJD - San Bernardino). TSB is useless. After replacing both strut mounts and being out of $200 including labor...squeak when going over bumps or pulling in/out of driveways at slow speed is still very prominent as before and "click-click" when shifting into reverse or drive from a stand still is still there as well. Do not waste your time and money (if you are out of warranty) in this TSB, it solves nothing!!! Mazda please do your research a little bit more in depth next time. BTW, I also had my tech lube up the sway bar bushings and check for leaky struts. He lubed up the bushings and the struts are in perfect visual condition. My next attack is the sway bar links and if that does not solve the problem, perhaps the sway bar bushings and finally front struts.
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Replying to: vg33e power (Nov 02, 2009 8:02 am) I finally fixed my left or right front suspension squeaking issue when going over speed bumps and/or going up/down driveways at very low speeds. It turns out that the fix to this is quite easy and very cheap. So I am screwed and out about $200 thanks to that misleading TSB that Mazda put out...Thanks Mazda, like I said, next time do a bit more research... Nonetheless, the noise comes from the actual bump stops that "should" glide over the strut's rod when compressing. The problem is that the bump stops are either made of a material that does not glide smoothly on the shaft or they are way to tight to glide on the shaft. The cure for this is a simple squirt od white lithium grease on the top and bottom of the bump stop. Jack up your CX-9 and lift the dust boot that covers the bump stop squirt some grease. Lift the bump stop and squirt grease on the bottom part as well. Glide the "now" smooth bump stop up and down to lubricate and distribute the white grease on the strut rod/shaft. Repeat this process on the opposite side (left or right) and voila! no more annoying noise/sound. Since this part is somewhat exposed to water/snow/other external elements this procedure may or may not have to be re done. Hope this helps! |
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