Oppo help

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout) 11/22/2015 at 09:47 • Filed to: Mechanic I am not

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So I’ve noticed the SX4 has this horrible creaking noise coming from the front right whenever it goes to turn left. This has just started happening but I assumed it was due to the cooler weather. Any idea of what’s causing the sound or if something’s wrong?

JGrabowMSt > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/22/2015 at 09:54

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Probably a worn out bushing or ball joint. Normal to start happening in cold weather.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/22/2015 at 09:56

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Could be a strut hat or bushing.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/22/2015 at 10:33

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gonna jump on the bushing bandwagon, with upper strut bearing/bushing being my first guess, but there are many things in there that COULD do it, and for it to get worse on cold weather is pretty normal. You might get lucky and be able to solve it with some silicone spray lube, but you should probably at least check out all the suspension bits on that side, since no one wants a wheel falling off...

Illegitimus Prime > JGrabowMSt 11/22/2015 at 11:01

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Ball joint would usually be more of a clunking noise.

boxrocket > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/22/2015 at 11:05

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Time to replace your factory rubber bushings with poly ones

JGrabowMSt > Illegitimus Prime 11/22/2015 at 11:24

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On a bump, yes. While turning, it could cause things to shift and twist enough to move all sorts of things in funny directions.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 11/22/2015 at 11:43

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I vote ball joint. A $2 stethoscope from harbour freight should help you find the problem very quickly.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Illegitimus Prime 11/22/2015 at 11:48

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Not necessarily. That depends on whether the joint is loaded or unloaded. An unloaded joint is more likely to clunk, however loaded joints have a proclivity to creak when turning. Ball joints rotate with the knuckle, and as they age and wear they can become rough or rust internally which often contributes to creaking noses when turning.