I have a 97 S90 110k miles. The front end seems loose and makes rattle noise drivers side. The shop says it needs new struts,ball joints, control arm etc....$$$. The estimate was $2200. Tough to put that into a car worth maybe $3800. I think I'll try to do some work myself. Any suggestions on what to start replacing first.? thanks

 

Take it to another shop and get another opinion. The rattle noise could be just a link pin, but if the car feels loose, then there is probably more. Start with the ball joint and control arm bushings first. Save the struts for last unless it's real bouncy or they leak.

 

thanks Johnny

 

Okay after about five min. my wife andI narrowed down the source of the noise to a leaking strut.Is this a do it yourself repair or a pullout the check book job?

 

Depends have you ever changed them before on a car?

 

Changed the shocks on my F150. Not too bad. Although I didn't have to compress any coil springs. How much shouldI expect to pay for a strut change. I fiigure parts to be around $200 per side up front.
Thanks for the Input

 

Depends on shop may be between 1 to 2 hours.

 

I had that same problem with my car. There is some sort of rubber ring/washer somewhere im not sure where. but it wears out and is metal on metal knocking together. thats what they guys at coastal automotive told me here in st augustine fl