On Jul 24, 2:20=A0am, ransley <Mark_Rans...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Jul 22, 10:46=A0am, JasonAndMichelle <jam...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > I have a 1994 Toyota Camry with about 140,000 miles on it. =A0The
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> > side rear strut is making some noise. =A0If I push the wheel from the
> > side while it's jacked up, there is a slight give that causes part of
> > the racket. =A0It's as though the stut's piston doesn't quite remain
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> > line with the cylinder. =A0There is also a noise sometimes when the
> > strut compresses, like it needs to be oiled or greased or something.
> > I know the struts need to be replaced eventually. =A0I have two
> > questions, however.
> > 1) If I wait a few months to replace the struts, is there a potential
> > catastrophe around the corner? =A0Is it possible that the strut will
> > fail in such a way as to rip the rear wheel off the car? =A0Or will it
> > just fail and remain in place, drivable, but with no sup****t from the
> > strut.
> > 2) When I replace the strut, should I replace the springs as well, or
> > are they probably ok for another 100k miles? =A0I've seen the Monroe
> > quickstrut, but my impression is that that's just an easy way to
> > replace the strut without using a spring compressor. =A0Or would I
> > benefit from replacing the spring?
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> It may not be the strut but a 15$ bu****ng on a suspension arm, it was
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I agree, look at your rear sway bar bu****ngs before any other move. It
is a very common cause of noise and knocks in this year model, and is
easy to rectify.
Cheers
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