Front end creek noise
01-05-19, 06:01 AM
#1
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Front end creek noise
I recently replaced all of the front end control arms, sway bar links, bushings, left hub bearing, rotors and pads. But I still have a front end creek noise when I break when going over 40 mph. My mechanic can't figure it out. Anybady have any ideas?
07 LS460 135,000 miles
07 LS460 135,000 miles
01-05-19, 07:00 AM
#2
Most of the front end “Creeks” versus “Squeaks” that I’ve had, in any car are a bad ball joint. They’re pressed into the steering knuckle on each side. Have you replaced those yet? The control ares have little ball joints that can get loose, but a big ball joint will creek if it gets dry.
01-05-19, 07:10 AM
#3
Just reread your post, and I see you are saying over 40 MPH. A ball joint will show itself if you bounce/ push down on the front end when stationary.
I recently read a post where the large bolts (150 lbs of torque) for the engine sub frame loosened up on someone and caused a noise. Just required retorque.
I recently read a post where the large bolts (150 lbs of torque) for the engine sub frame loosened up on someone and caused a noise. Just required retorque.
01-14-19, 02:40 PM
#6
Driver School Candidate
I have a low speed "creak" noise but when I push down / bounce the car when stationary I don't hear the noise. My independent has just replaced control arms but not sure what the quality of the parts were from eBay.
01-14-19, 02:50 PM
#7
Lexus Fanatic
I had a creak noise that drove me crazy for a while. Took tech and an assistant hours and finally they found the issue: a collection of gravel and stones that were trapped between the steering rack and the cross member.
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01-16-19, 06:11 AM
#8
Mine was at lower speeds, but believe it or not, it was the hood latch. Put a dab of grease on the loop on the hood that catches the latch. Mine made a creeping noise but stopped with the grease.
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