I've had a suspension rattle in the front end since I purchased my Accord a couple of months ago. It was noticeable on the test drive, but since it was so similar to worn-endlink rattles I’ve dealt with before, I figured it was an easy fix. The professional inspection didn’t turn up any red flags either.
I replaced both front and rear endlinks a couple of weeks ago, but alas, the problem persists. When driving over cracked or uneven roads, there’s a clunky rattle coming from the front wheels, seems to be more on the passenger side. It doesn’t occur when both wheels hit at the same time (speedbumps, etc.), only when one wheel does, which is why I immediately thought endlinks.
So, it seems that the two most likely culprits are front sway bar bushings or struts. Any diagnosis tips for either of these? Bushings are cheap, but they seem to be a huge pain to get to. Struts I haven’t done before. Some suggest jacking under the rotor to see if there’s free play in the strut. Is there a how-to around for this one?
Thanks in advance.
I replaced both front and rear endlinks a couple of weeks ago, but alas, the problem persists. When driving over cracked or uneven roads, there’s a clunky rattle coming from the front wheels, seems to be more on the passenger side. It doesn’t occur when both wheels hit at the same time (speedbumps, etc.), only when one wheel does, which is why I immediately thought endlinks.
So, it seems that the two most likely culprits are front sway bar bushings or struts. Any diagnosis tips for either of these? Bushings are cheap, but they seem to be a huge pain to get to. Struts I haven’t done before. Some suggest jacking under the rotor to see if there’s free play in the strut. Is there a how-to around for this one?
Thanks in advance.