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Old 03-22-2010, 11:15 PM
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Unhappy Rear suspension creaking/squeaking

My rear suspension is creaking/squeaking over bumps (such as speed humps) and during turns. It is NOT the sway bar bushings, just replaced those and lubed them up with white lithium grease. Also replaced struts AND strut mounts a few weeks ago and that did not stop the noise. Any suggestions? When i push down on the rear of the car i can hear the noise but can not isolate it. Its is worse on the right but comes from both sides. Also is worse during cold weather. It is not a high pitched squeak but more of a old door creaking noise. Sounds like a ribbit of a frog lol I am at a loss of ideas. I'm gonna just spray everything under there with grease and see what happens. Anyone have any ideas/fixes?
 
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:22 AM
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Check the rubber bushing inside the suspension arm and trailing link ends. These attach the knuckle to the frame.

Check the sway bar end links. These attach the bar to the knuckle.
 

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Old 03-24-2010, 08:28 PM
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Cool thanks. Ill look into the links. I have a 1994 Camry XLE V6 if that helps anyone.
 
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any luck with this problem? I've got a 97 XLE and it's creak city on the rear end. I just replaced all four shocks/struts in 2011 with KYB.
 
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Old 11-20-2014, 10:09 AM
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Check sway bar bushings.
 
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Old 11-21-2014, 11:36 AM
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Default eric the car guy: find suspension noises

I found this video super enlightening. I haven't checked it all yet, but ericthecarguy has got me on the right track. I think.
 
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