I have a strange noise when turning the wheels at slow speeds it's a creaking clicking springy sound and it's fairly loud. The sound seems to be coming from the strut and/or springs. It's more prevalent on the pass. side. I noticed that when in park and turning the steering wheel the strut and spring seem to rotate as well (pivot around the strut nut center line) .

I have replaced the following front end components in the past month or so;
Hub/bearings
lower control arms
drive shaft and half shaft
rotors, pads
tie rods inner/outer both sides
sway bar end links

Thought it was the strut bushings- so i replaced them as well still did not solve the problem

Any advice?

1998 V70 GLT 210K

 

Maybe the upper strut bearing.

 

Would that explain the rotation of the strut tower and spring?

Is that black disc visible from the engine compartment? Is this part of the strut assembly? Actually it doesn't matter I will just replace the whole strut the next time i have it out. Any recommendations on good struts, not looking forhigh performance, oem specs would do.

Should I replace the springs as well?

 

Springs should be fine.
Check out here for the struts.
http://www.swedishpartswholesale.com/

 

Tech,

I have things mixed up. I replaced the spring seats (black items in picture), NOT the strut mount/bearing assembly (gold).

Is this the only thing that could be causing this noise? Please see picture for further explanation.

Thanks

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Low tech, to be sure, but when mine started making that same noise a couple of years ago I just dribbled some oil on it. The noise stopped and hasn't returned.

Bill

 

Bill,

I like your style!
Thanks for the advice, I'll try it out and post the outcome.
Welcome to the forum and please.....Keep posting!

 

V70 T5 148k miles just failed M.O.T. due to same problem, where exactly do you put the oil? also ABS light on and sometimes cutting in even under light braking, any (cheap) suggestions?

 

V70 T5 148k miles, just failed MOT due to same steering problem, where exactly do you put the oil? also ABS fault, light constantly on, ABS cuts in occasionally, even under light braking. any suggestions?

 

I put some oil at the top of the strut under the bushing , lubricating the black ring in the center of the gold plate seen in the picture above . Although not a permanent fix, it did eliminate the noise.

I guess it's a good idea to replace all the components, with exception to the spring when replacingstruts/shocks.

Your abs light; module needs to be sent out to be rebuilt it's like 100 bucks. Search this site or ebay for a link. I had mine repaired and it worked great.

 

I am low tech with a V70 T5 - 2003 with 59K miles. My pass. side appears to have this issue. Do I loosen the nut at the top of the strut to oil it? I have heard that there is a strong spring under that nut. Do I need to be careful not to loosen it too far?
Thanks!

 

DO NOT LOOSEN THAT CENTER NUT! The only nuts you can touch on top of the strut tower are the 3 smaller nuts, you don't need to loosen any nuts to oil the bearing. Just slowly pour/spray a little oil under that black rubber disc and let it settle for a second the pour a little more in. You don't need much, and you can use wd40 or air tool oil or even motor oil. Your just trying to lubricate the bearing.

good luck

 

Hi all,

I had my struts and all components besides the coil springs replaced about a week ago. Just few days I ago I noticed that my car was making a similar sound as described in this post. The car is currently backat the shop where I had the repairs made. I am awaiting to hear what the problems are. I hope it is nothing new as the struts are waranteed for life. I wll keep everyone posted as to what the outcome is. One good thing reading this post is that itsounds like it is strut related.