Different suspension squeak

[ajgrosch716]

Searched for a while and haven't found anything that covers my problem. My suspension squeaks when I go over a series of bumps, and when I turn the wheel. I took the wheel off, flushed all the dirt out. I re-greased the problem strut with white lithium grease. I drove it some more and the problem still exists. I'm running Tein Basic coil overs. I've been thinking it's the cold stiffening the rubber, but it is warmer today and it is still there. What do you guys think it is or how could it be fixed? I hate driving around with a loud squeak with people outside it. Giving our Honda's a bad name.

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[toyomatt84]

It might be your compliance bushings.

[ajgrosch716]

and the way to fix it? <crosses fingers>

[toyomatt84]

Originally Posted by ajgrosch716

and the way to fix it? <crosses fingers>

Removing LCA's from sub-frame and hub, and getting them pressed out.

[LatinEM2]

Originally Posted by ajgrosch716

and the way to fix it? <crosses fingers>

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, then remove the front wheel from the appropriate side of the vehicle.

2. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to page 18-19 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.

*NOTE: Use the Ball Joint Thread Protector (T/N 07AAF-SDAA100) and the Ball Joint Remover (T/N 07MAC-SL00200) when disconnecting the ball joint from the lower arm. Do not use a hammer to loosen the ball joint.*




3. Mark the position of the arrows on the old compliance bushing onto the lower control arm.






4. Using a hydraulic press, the compliance bushing driver, and the compliance bushing receiver, remove the old compliance bushing. Discard the bushing.



5. Clean the inside of the bushing mating surface on the lower control arm.







6. Align the arrow marks on the new compliance bushing with the marks you made on the lower control arm. Using a hydraulic press, the compliance bushing driver, the compliance bushing receiver, and the spacer ring, press the bushing into the arm. The bushing will stop when it contacts the spacer ring.

7. Install the lower control arm onto the vehicle. Refer to page 18-19 of the service manual.

8. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Refer to page 18-4 of the service manual.

[ajgrosch716]

Thanks for all the great information. But I still don't think that its the bushing. I don't think the bushing moves as far as the squeak lasts. It still seems like the strut to me...

[ajgrosch716]

Yup, defiantly the compliance. I'm getting http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/PCI-....html to fix it, hopefully permanently.

[LatinEM2]

Originally Posted by ajgrosch716

Yup, defiantly the compliance. I'm getting http://www.clubrsx.com/cr/PCI-....html to fix it, hopefully permanently.

I also have to do mine, tell me how you like those and how easy the installation is.

[ajgrosch716]

Lol, the install will be easy. I'm taking it to a shop. I'll be sure to let you know how they are when they are in.

[LatinEM2]

Originally Posted by ajgrosch716

Lol, the install will be easy. I'm taking it to a shop. I'll be sure to let you know how they are when they are in.

How much is the install going to be?? One shop here wanted 249 just labor

[Harlowe]

My rear suspension squeaks. All my friends told me it was a blown strut, but I know blown struts dont sound like that...
Once I get the car back from the bodyshop I will be figuring out what the squeak is coming from.

[oddmut]

where to get:

Ball Joint Thread Protector
Ball Joint Remover
compliance bushing driver
compliance bushing receiver set

isn't there like another way to pop the ball joint apart but using like a rachet and put it between to lower control arm and the arm of the ball joint and the twist the rachet and it pops it?

edit: maybe not the kicking part .


Modified by oddmut at 11:59 AM 5/27/2008

[ballinboosi]