I have a 1997 Camry XLE, 317,000 miles.

For the last few months it has developed a rattle heard only on streets, not the highway.

I can be going as slow as 25 miles per hour and it sounds like the whole rear end is going to fall off.

Upon inspection I see absolutely nothing loose. Due to the high miles, I did change out the old stuts, springs and strut mounts. The rattle did not go away.

Another inspection and I thought maybe it is from the number 2 lower suspension arms. If I grab and rotate the arms, I can simulate some rattle noises. Maybe the bushings in these arms are shot? They are the original.

Any help would be appreciated.

Update on 8/8/2010
I took a shot and replaced the stabilizer bar bushings. Best $15 ever spent. Problem solved.

 

those bushings should be somewhat tight so that you cannot get any noise out of them. i'd replace them, and check the anti roll bar links as well, as those will cause noises. wow.........over 300,000 miles........my gosh.........any body rot on that thing.......??