Thread: loud squealing noise from front left side.
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Old 10-10-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FunfDreisig View Post
This is my front strut with a bad lower guide support. Even if the guide is in pretty bad shape, it should be visible in your photo. If you’ve been hearing the clunks for awhile now, I’d guess that both the upper and lower guide supports are completely missing — even the telltale orangy power.

FWIW I have all the parts and plan to rebuild my struts this weekend. I’ll post photos.

Funf Dreisig
2009 X5 35d
Thanks! yea I've been hearing the clunks first for a week and then the squealing noise started. I'm still waiting for the spring compressor and parts to arrive. Hopefully, I can start the rebuild soon. I only have time during the weekends too.
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