brody13

I have a 2000 S and my car is making very loud creaking / squeaking noises that are heard the worst when im turning or going over bumps (Its pretty loud inside the car, so I can image its worse outside, especially when people are looking). Its very loud and when I get out of the car it creaks a few times, and I tried pulling up on the rear wheel well to take more pressure off the wheels and it creaks. I thought it was the springs or shocks, but i replaced them all and still the same loud creaking. Any idea of what this could be from? My car has about 88k miles and im taking it to the dealership tomorrow for other things, but i don't want them to overcharge me for this if I can fix it myself. Please help!

S2KJESSE

i have the same problem and cant find what it is

mlc

You might want to try having the axle nuts tightened. On the early MY they weren't tightned enough. I think there is a TSB(ask the dealer) on it. They were 180lbs from the factory and they recommend 220lbs.

Just a guess. But check it out.

Let us know what you find.

Kevin

S2KJESSE

im gonna try that out

tekstar

i have been having this same issue recently. not as noticeable when it is raining. will be having the help of a local s2ki member diagnose it tonight

jeffbrig

Could be old/dry suspension bushings creaking. You could try a lithium spray lube on all the suspension joints.

ComposiMo

You're probably missing the rubber cap on the top of the spring, so the spring is rubbing metal-on-metal with the top-hat as the car moves up and down.

downloader

It could be the stab bar links, sometimes the joint gets dry and makes that kinda of noise

brody13

where is this located and how can i fix it if it is this?

Ankur194

Bringing this back.............any solutions yet?