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relative4
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Mar 25, 2011, 6:48 AM

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I have an '05 Subaru Legacy GT wagon with 83K miles, and the front left suspension is exhibiting the following symptoms:
1. Just after going over a sudden rise or dip, there's a small clank or knock or bang.
2. When going slowly over a tall speed bump, on the way back down, it makes a rubbery "graunch" noise.

Also, the steering shimmies heavily under braking, and my wife says the car pulls to the side, though I haven't been able to tell that.

I've rebuilt the suspension on old British sports cars but don't know anything about modern suspension. I eyeballed it and didn't see anything amiss.

Can you recommend how to go about identifying the problem(s)? Thanks!


Hammer Time
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Mar 25, 2011, 6:53 AM

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You're just going to have to do a careful inspection. Look at all the bushings, especially the stabilizer frame bushings and control arm bushings.



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Timthecarguy719
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Apr 3, 2011, 9:06 PM

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Maybe strut tower bushings.






 
 
 






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