Dry Squawk/Rubbing Noise from Front Suspension When Driving Over Bumps or Rough Surfaces (Replace Front Control Arm Rear Bushings)

Some customers may comment on a dry squawk or rubbing noise coming from the front suspension when driving over bumps or rough surfaces.

This condition may be caused by rubber-to-rubber contact inside the front control arm rear bushings.

Replace the front control arm rear bushings. If the condition persists, or if the front control arms are damaged, replace the front control arms.

Tools Required

CH-48358 Front Control Arm Rear Bushing Replacer

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Inspect the front suspension.

•	If either or both front control arms are damaged, replace the damaged control arms. Refer to Control Arm Replacement in SI.

•	If the front control arms are not damaged, do NOT replace the front control arms. Proceed to Step 3.

3. If the source of the noise condition has been identified as the front control arm rear bushings, replace both control arm rear bushings. Refer to Control Arm Bushing Replacement in SI.
4. Verify that the customer concern is resolved. If the noise persists after only the bushings have been replaced, replace both front control arms as well. Refer to Control Arm Replacement in SI.

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