My X creaks a bit....? Update Weasel?

[ralphy4321]

Originally Posted by Weasel

It isn't common for a control arm to cause a squeak in the rear axle, but I wouldn't count it out... I'm guessing the tech(s) narrowed it down to there via actual diagnosis (or at least hope), but if the problem is in the non-greasable ball joint of the arm, you could try getting a grease needle from the parts store and inject some in there to see if it helps before spending the $450.

I am no mechanic, and don't really know anything about cars, But can I get some pics or personal pics of where is should be greasy, or what should i be looking for. THanks

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by ralphy4321

I am no mechanic, and don't really know anything about cars, But can I get some pics or personal pics of where is should be greasy, or what should i be looking for. THanks

There isn't anywhere you should see grease, just places it should be... and those places are sealed. Pretty much the ball joints at the ends of control arms are a metal ball and socket style joint that pivots, and the grease inside the joint is sealed in by a rubber boot. If/when the grease leaks out/drys up the joint is left unlubricated and the joint will wear and creak. It usually takes a mechanic with decent suspension knowledge/experience to isolate where the suspect noises are coming from, and the aforementioned grease needle to inject grease into the otherwise non serviceable joint which can quiet the squeak, but not reverse the wear.

As others have said though, this is just one of many places that can cause a squeak and/or rattle in the suspension.

[princemoe2m]

Originally Posted by Weasel

There isn't anywhere you should see grease, just places it should be... and those places are sealed. Pretty much the ball joints at the ends of control arms are a metal ball and socket style joint that pivots, and the grease inside the joint is sealed in by a rubber boot. If/when the grease leaks out/drys up the joint is left unlubricated and the joint will wear and creak. It usually takes a mechanic with decent suspension knowledge/experience to isolate where the suspect noises are coming from, and the aforementioned grease needle to inject grease into the otherwise non serviceable joint which can quiet the squeak, but not reverse the wear.

As others have said though, this is just one of many places that can cause a squeak and/or rattle in the suspension.