How to fix suspension squeaky noise coming from the upper control arm.

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • You can find the tools used in this video here:
    Ball joint separator tool: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...
    Rubber bushings spray lubricant: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...
    Ratcheting wrenches: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...
    (These are Amazon affiliate links)
    In this video, I am sharing how I was able to fix squeaking and knocking suspension sounds coming from the upper control arm. This is shown on the example of Lexus/Toyota, but the same principals will also work on many other car brands as well.
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  • @DIYtimeTRD
    @DIYtimeTRD  4 роки тому +4

    You can find the tools used in this video here:
    Ball joint separator tool: amzn.to/3aXJEAS
    Rubber bushings spray lubricant: amzn.to/2vtpEqM
    Ratcheting wrenches: amzn.to/2QmhqrL
    (These are Amazon affiliate links)

    • @nedim9772
      @nedim9772 11 місяців тому

      Please let me know if i can use wd40 for upper arm ?

  • @ns_racing
    @ns_racing Рік тому +9

    The best lubricant I have found for any bushing on a vehicle is AT205 Reseal. It rejuvenates the rubber and makes it stop squeaking. Nice video

  • @joeyhcmc
    @joeyhcmc 2 роки тому +15

    This is exactly what is making me crazy at the moment. Both the official car repair center and the tire care specialist could not figure it out and explained me many fairy tale which they told I have to accept, suffer in silence and go home. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ALCOR_46
    @ALCOR_46 3 роки тому +1

    I got the same noise coming from the front of my XC90...will take a look definitely

  • @fulljump57
    @fulljump57 Рік тому +1

    I wish I had know this 4 years ago Thank You

  • @loddensmith7940
    @loddensmith7940 3 роки тому +2

    Your video really helped me out and I don't even own a Lexus...thx🙂
    Shop was getting ready to charge alot of Benjamin's ..

  • @neilfrasersmith
    @neilfrasersmith 3 роки тому +8

    You can see where someone has used a hammer on the steering knuckle at 2:03. That ball joint separator is a great tool.

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, that was there before me. Not a good idea to wack the knuckle like that.

  • @jesseseymour4011
    @jesseseymour4011 10 місяців тому

    Awesome, I just started getting this squeeky rubber noise at low speed over bumps or unever ground. Im going to try this and hopefully save a couple grand. Thank you!!!!!!!

    • @kukukabala
      @kukukabala 9 місяців тому +1

      same for me, especially if im going uphill and have to drive like stop and go (uphill with speedbumps for example) Hoping that this is the reason why

  • @leusink00
    @leusink00 10 місяців тому

    I replaced both my upper control arms on my ek hatch... Within 10km the passenger one was squeaking like this. Had it replaced under part warranty and the next one did the same within 50km. Got my money back and have 2 brand new upper control arms now... I'm going to try this today! 🤞

  • @vinsonwalton28
    @vinsonwalton28 3 роки тому +1

    This was absolutely beautiful

  • @woodyk82
    @woodyk82 3 роки тому +1

    I have this exact same issue, on my 2006 GS300 after changing the control arms, thx! Will try this out!

  • @zackgreth7838
    @zackgreth7838 2 роки тому +4

    Broooo Smart As hell! I was trying to find this noise on my 2002 is300 same exact squeak no knocking, yet to jack my wheel up but it’s only coming from my driver side . Awesome video !

  • @michaelhernandez4207
    @michaelhernandez4207 4 роки тому +3

    Sounds like my subbie on all four corner. I'm going to take a look. Thank you!

  • @robe6327
    @robe6327 Рік тому

    This is so helpful thanks 🙏

  • @Glenn_123
    @Glenn_123 4 роки тому +3

    Very well done video!!

  • @TheShogun88
    @TheShogun88 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome video buddy I’m getting the same noises, I definitely will be inspecting those parts thank you!!!

  • @ibnishakhafiz
    @ibnishakhafiz 3 роки тому +8

    I have the exact same problem - the ball joint rubber needs lubrication. Thanks man!

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it helped, thank you for sharing!

  • @LoveRango
    @LoveRango 2 роки тому

    You don't know how long this noise has been bugging me on my jaguar xj. Couldnt find it myself. Finally took it in and was told it was the upper control arm. Been watching videos on how to charge it. Seen this video before I actually ordered parts and thought I'd give it a try with the lubrication. It worked!! I'm shocked. I'm not sure how long it'll last without making the noise but I hope it gives me a while because the part looks fine.

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  2 роки тому +2

      🤞🏻That’s awesome, hopefully it will last long. Mine are still good, no squeaky sound for a few years now!

  • @AlanCooney
    @AlanCooney 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! I will be doing this on a 2013 vw golf mk7

  • @Rifleman-xl9fp
    @Rifleman-xl9fp 4 роки тому +1

    Great job

  • @SpicyTurkey83
    @SpicyTurkey83 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. I was inspecting the upper control arm after replacing the front left tire due to similar sounds. I lubricated but now the bolt doesn't want to go back in. It just keeps spinning and spinning. Any ideas?

  • @jvst20051
    @jvst20051 3 роки тому +1

    the same thing thats happening to my car .will the removal of the arm mess with the cars alignment?

  • @danielguzman8346
    @danielguzman8346 2 роки тому +3

    I have exactly the same problem and the upper control arm was installed like a few months ago

  • @lezilewhitehurst466
    @lezilewhitehurst466 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Very helpful
    Thank you for sharing!👋😁👍

  • @rodgallagher5566
    @rodgallagher5566 Рік тому

    Well done,thanks for the insight!??

  • @alinote3294
    @alinote3294 4 роки тому +2

    Good work

  • @isaacmacdonald7242
    @isaacmacdonald7242 7 місяців тому

    Thanks brother!!

  • @gregolas597
    @gregolas597 2 роки тому +1

    wow so turns out my squeaking was due to me not jacking up my arms to the correct height when I retorqued the bolts. Thanks for helping me figure that out!

  • @jeansassine
    @jeansassine 3 роки тому +2

    I have the same issue but on a 2013 VW Passat. THANK YOU!!! I’m pretty sure it’s similar problem. Dealer wanted $600 to replace the upper arm link 🤦‍♂️

  • @georgewhite9299
    @georgewhite9299 4 роки тому

    This looks like the problem I have on my 2005 Ford Explorer. Thanks 😊!

  • @korylewis7858
    @korylewis7858 11 місяців тому

    Thank you sir.

  • @lukei460
    @lukei460 Рік тому

    Do you have the P/N of the ball joint separator? The Amazon link takes you to general bank joint separators. Thanks

  • @VexTheGoat_
    @VexTheGoat_ 9 місяців тому

    This video is just perfect , now I know why my car squeaks

  • @kevinisnguyen
    @kevinisnguyen Рік тому

    Is it possible to leave the wheel on and just spray the lubricant all over the two bushings? It’s probably going to hit other let’s of the arm but that should be a problem right?

  • @derwin360
    @derwin360 2 роки тому

    Funny enough I was having this issue on my is250 and watching the video I realized was the same car🤣 but thanks man

  • @A.A.HadiWhite
    @A.A.HadiWhite 2 роки тому

    my UCA is brand new, but I suspect the bushing was not greased, I hear squaking and whistling.
    I order new bushing but it be here between 40 days to 36 days from now, will these brand new bushing last that long without grease??

  • @W3Slots
    @W3Slots 6 місяців тому

    My Toyota Rav 4 is once again has a crunching noise when going over bumps/uneven ground. I hear it primarily in the back. Any idea what this is? I figure its the struts and mounts?

  • @renenunez4015
    @renenunez4015 3 роки тому +1

    Thank bro salutes

  • @jaimejay6056
    @jaimejay6056 3 роки тому +2

    Factory specs are super important in ensuring the housing for the bushing is clamped down completely or you will just have a ton of play, hence, the clunk, clunk...

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому

      Absolutely!

    • @MrRoop999
      @MrRoop999 3 роки тому +3

      I am getting clunk clunk clunk on my 2010 lexus gs350 and cant find the culprit. Will ckeck this upper control arm !

    • @fisephalnoxt
      @fisephalnoxt 6 місяців тому

      @@MrRoop999 Did you solve it??

  • @veramilo2839
    @veramilo2839 Місяць тому

    Lol I've been trying to look for the same squeaking sound from other vids concerning brakes. Come to find out from the mechanic its my control arm for my dodge but the squeak is much louder.

  • @opvet6
    @opvet6 2 роки тому

    Hi
    Am in Tanzania, how can get it pls

  • @alfredo209ful
    @alfredo209ful Рік тому

    I get a similar squeak but when turning right

  • @JoseGonzalez-nm4hw
    @JoseGonzalez-nm4hw Місяць тому

    My 2002 lexus is300 is making that same annoying squeaking even after all new control arms and coilovers

  • @Art_Gonzo21
    @Art_Gonzo21 4 місяці тому

    What’s that rattling noise? I ask bc my 2012 VW CC sounds the same. First time dealing with things like this.

  • @MegaMorgantown1
    @MegaMorgantown1 3 роки тому +1

    thanks

  • @justinfraziet6843
    @justinfraziet6843 Рік тому

    Its can be ANYTHING really... My truck just started squeaking REALLY bad. Right after i replaced both control arms with brand new one. So NEW parts actually made mine start squeaking

  • @santius4469
    @santius4469 Рік тому

    helpful.... thx

  • @MeorHariz
    @MeorHariz 4 роки тому

    I really hope you can reply me on this.
    My car is brand new and is about 6 months old. I drove through some low flood recently and it started squeaking exactly like the video (it has been about 3 days since). Is it possible that it will go away on its own or do I have to spray some lubricant on it?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  4 роки тому +1

      It probably won’t. Mine was squeaking for a long time until I got enough of it...

    • @MeorHariz
      @MeorHariz 4 роки тому

      @@DIYtimeTRD Thanks for the reply. I washed my undercarriage when I was cleaning my car, got rid most of the sound but there's still a teeny weeny bit of it. Will try to wash it again and see if it goes. If not, guess the silicone lubricant spray it is for me.
      Thanks a bunch!

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  4 роки тому

      It could be water. It will stop squealing for some time until it dries up.

  • @Rosario360PNW
    @Rosario360PNW 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Squeaky noise is driving me nuts

  • @tonycervantes4816
    @tonycervantes4816 2 роки тому +1

    Good video sr.. on my driver side of rubber bushing no good .what can I do there 🤔 REMPLACE DE RUBBER BUSHING OR REMPLACE ALL UPPER CONTROL ARM?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  2 роки тому

      I dont think you can do just bushings... 🤔

    • @tonycervantes4816
      @tonycervantes4816 2 роки тому

      @@DIYtimeTRD ok that's im asking you if I need to remplace all piece together bro. ??

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  2 роки тому +1

      The whole control arm.

    • @tonycervantes4816
      @tonycervantes4816 2 роки тому

      @@DIYtimeTRD ok bro thanks...

  • @charger6773
    @charger6773 3 роки тому

    This might explain why I hear the knocking sound after replacing my upper control arms. Does the upper control arm's ball joint have to be tightened under load too or just the two mounting bolts ?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому

      I think just those two.

    • @jaimejay6056
      @jaimejay6056 3 роки тому +1

      My upper ball joint has a spec of 38 foot pounds. 04ram15003.7liter sometimes all you need is wd40 to kill a squeek

    • @explorinlearnindoing5462
      @explorinlearnindoing5462 3 роки тому

      @@jaimejay6056 Do you think Wd40 is also good enough for the rubber bushing? Or better bushing or silicone spray for the rubber?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому +2

      Bushings spray is better for sure. WD40 may deteriorate the rubber.

  • @abbey_orjay
    @abbey_orjay 2 роки тому

    Same exact car cudnt find it but now found it

  • @devilproductions7362
    @devilproductions7362 4 роки тому

    I have a squeaky noise coming from my rear passenger when braking or accelerating hard. Its not wheel bearing as I had those replaced. Any ideas?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  4 роки тому

      It’s hard to tell without actually looking at it....

    • @devilproductions7362
      @devilproductions7362 4 роки тому

      DIY-time ye ik, i think its my rotors or some type of bushing

  • @pranksterstv820
    @pranksterstv820 4 роки тому +2

    My car makes a squeaking noise when I’m driving any ideas? Thanks!

    • @ImPocus
      @ImPocus 4 роки тому +1

      I could be a rat inside your engine !

    • @pranksterstv820
      @pranksterstv820 4 роки тому +2

      vPocus let me borrow your snake then

  • @Joshh2tall
    @Joshh2tall 3 роки тому +1

    So I replaced my control arm and it start making that noise, does it need lubricant ?

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому

      Did you pre-load it and torqued it to factory specs when installing?

    • @zeonamiller5356
      @zeonamiller5356 3 роки тому

      Same, did you got it fix ?

    • @Joshh2tall
      @Joshh2tall 3 роки тому

      @@zeonamiller5356 it stopped after a while

    • @zeonamiller5356
      @zeonamiller5356 3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for replying I did got some WDD-40 to spray the area !! Happy thanksgiving 🦃

    • @Joshh2tall
      @Joshh2tall 3 роки тому

      @@zeonamiller5356 np happy thanksgiving

  • @zacharyoneil9856
    @zacharyoneil9856 3 роки тому +1

    exactly same as my toyota hilux truck.. except the knocking noice.. only sqeaking

  • @Daddicated
    @Daddicated 4 роки тому +3

    4:00 Sounds like a squeaky bed. Lol 😂

  • @jameswan670
    @jameswan670 2 роки тому +1

    that siicone spray wont work long. squeaky noise will start soon...better to change bush..

  • @MegaJoojee
    @MegaJoojee 2 роки тому +1

    So you guys must have way less strict inspections with your cars? Because if I take a car like that (the ball joint is clearly loose) to inspection it might not even pass and at least if its only a minor problem tehy will give you kinda like a warning and if you get 3 of those it will not pass.

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  2 роки тому

      We don’t have inspections at all down here...

  • @jasonhill9796
    @jasonhill9796 3 роки тому

    Mine come back with in 24hrs of spraying them. Noise just don't go away

    • @DIYtimeTRD
      @DIYtimeTRD  3 роки тому

      What lubricant did you use?

  • @parkerlabonte9463
    @parkerlabonte9463 2 роки тому

    Your engine sounds like it have valvetrain tic- check for blow by in your oil cap!

    • @-masolrac-
      @-masolrac- Рік тому

      Normal for 250 and 350 just injector ticking

  • @melissadelacerda8367
    @melissadelacerda8367 Рік тому

    My car squeaks but in the back when someone gets in or out

  • @mandalorian3613
    @mandalorian3613 Рік тому

    Better off just replacing the whole upper control arm bro. I paid 130$ In parts and 60$ in labor charge.