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05-08-2017
My son has a 2007 GP Base with about 210K miles. I was driving it today, and I noticed when you start to take of slowly you hear a creaking noise coming from the front end. And if you punch it from a dead stop, it's more like a big clunk. Whatever it is, it doesn't sound good at all. Could it be a wheel bearing, tie rod?? Hopefully nothing to do with the tranny.
05-08-2017
Prolly just the springs unloading, rust on rust. When's the last time it got new struts ? Proper diagnosis would require jack & wiggle both front wheels, checking for play in ball joints, hub bearings, tie rod ends.... turn your head and cough...
05-08-2017
We've had the car for 4 years and the struts haven't been changed. From the looks of it, they never have been. Is there a good way to check if it's the struts?
05-08-2017
Leaking, excessive rebounding after pushing down on front of car a few times then letting go. Good struts will settle motion fast, worn ones will allow more pogo-ing. Other things could be motor mounts, sway bar and lower control arm bushings, ball joints......with those miles many things could be worn out...Originally Posted by lawadm1
05-09-2017
Kinda my thought on it, too. You could take it in or shake things to look for the major issue(s), or start replacing what you can one thing at a time.
My front end will probably be pretty shot before I get to it. I think right now my LCA's need the most attention.
Without more detail than a sound, it's kinda hard to tell what's totally worn out on your 07.
05-09-2017
Yeah. I'll try and get it on jack stands and take the wheels off to inspect boots, play, etc. Thanks for the replies.
05-09-2017
Give both sides a wiggle (3&9) and (12&6) with the wheels still on...more leverage that way. Then remove wheels and inspect further.
10-03-2017
Ok. This creaking is driving me nuts. I changed the transmission mount, and have wiggled and jiggled, and cannot figure this thing out. Could be the engine mount, but it looks like a real pain in the keester to change on the '07. I noticed this morning with the radio off, you can even even hear the creaking/rattling sound as you shut the car off, and the engine shakes to a stop.
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