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Front driver side sounds like rubbing a wet balloon
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CoryMore
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Feb 22, 2008, 8:26 PM
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Front driver side sounds like rubbing a wet balloon
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I drive a 2002 Chevy Malibu, when I go over bumps or just a bit of rough road I hear a sound the likes of rubbing a wet balloon, a squeaking or creaking. I took it in and they lubed up the bushings but that was it, sound is still there, they guy literally said "I could put in new parts and it may still make the sound, it's nothing serious". Anyone have ani ideas what it could be so I can isolate the problem and get it fixed? Even if it's not serious it's annoying and I drive a lot. Thanks!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 23, 2008, 2:31 AM
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Can you duplicate the sound with just pushing down on the car, wiggle around with bumper and some lower body parts perhaps?
Look around for the rubber parts to the suspension - most don't have grease fittings. They will respond to WD-40 and stop annoying "soap on glass" = "wet baloon" type noise/groan from smooth unseen metal and rubber contact. Of couse rule out worn parts as I think you have and really douse the areas that can rub and make noise. DON'T GET LUBES ON BRAKE SURFACES in doing so,
T
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CoryMore
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Feb 23, 2008, 10:18 AM
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I can duplicate it by pushing down when the car is stationary. I don't believe any parts to be worn as you said, I think the mechanic would have seen that. So lube's the answer?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Feb 23, 2008, 4:11 PM
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Ok: This is a control arm bushing for an example. That's a metal tube on the inside and outside insulated by rubber. These are like bearing but only use the flex of the rubber instead of a greased joint/shaft etc., used front and rear in cars to struts and control arms. Items the bear full loads and need to twist or turn more are usuall ball socketed joints with grease in them.
These rubber ends shine up againt the metal where they are mounted and make the sound you describe. You may notice they can be quiet when it's raining out! You may notice when you just open the door and sit down the let you know they love you If they are really worn and need replacement they usually will give you a clunk or metalic squeak and must be replaced. There are rubber things like this in suspension, shocks, MacPhearson struts at top, sway bars front and rear. Even leaf springs use this type things at the mounted ends.
So: Some make noise, some don't. I spray WD-40 by brand and follow up with white lithium grease which will last for ages if you can get it right where it belongs. They aren't all making noise - usually just one and perhaps the matching one on opposite side. With one person jouncing the car another tires to locate where and spray away - ah ha! When it stops you can nail that one with the spray lithium grease too and problem is over.
Some rubbery plastic body/bumper parts are held snug with springs or clips and they have enough movement with just minimal body torque to make noise also. Check for all. Some may need periodic attention and real worn parts should be fixed.
Hope that helped explain it an the cure for that if it is exactly that,
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Double J
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Feb 24, 2008, 2:18 PM
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Just wanted to add...
Tom is right on with the lube thing...seen many a control arm bushing and stabilizer bushing make the noises..using a special high temp lubricant will help..
Also have seen many a control arm replaced needlessly for this when if fact retightening / retorqueing the control arm bolts solves many a noise .
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