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Front end squeak.

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Front end squeak.

Post by dobbor1 » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:28 pm

Wonder if anyone can advise please. I have a front end squeak which sounds like a bird cheap when i ride over bumps or small pot holes. Doesn't happen all the time.

E70 40D 2011.

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Re: Front end squeak.

Post by kenniff » Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:56 am

Tip: Remove birds nest from under bonnet.
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Re: Front end squeak.

Post by Riggie » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:00 pm

Radius arms have a large rubber bush on the inner end, as do the wishbones. Squeaking is usually caused by rubber components. How many miles has it done?
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Re: Front end squeak.

Post by dobbor1 » Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:37 pm

75k miles

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