D S21 FRONT RHS. SUSPENSION RATTLE, BEFORE AND AFTER NEW SPHERES, ANY REMEDIES??
Thanks for getting me back, the b/ joints seem ok so did the roll bar links, i suspect the roll bar plastic bearings. On a normal car the sound woul d be 90% drop link related. ds`s Ive had in the past often had the same rattle...I just put up with it in those days....cheers donWorn out ball joints on the wishbones or anti roll bar drop link? Maybe a really loose anti roll bar bearing cap? There’s no rubber bushes to wear out. Are you sure it’s the suspension and not the drive shaft?
Thanks for your suggestion, Im of the same opinion.... ive checked the ball joints and drop links and they seem ok. On a normal car the sound would be 90% drop link related. many thanks.Don GrayAll good suggestions. I would be starting with the anti-roll-bar bearings. They are the usual suspect.
Roger
On both our Ds, we had to replace the front bottom suspension arm. Over time water gets in to the bottom bearing housing.... you get the rest. Our problems both occurred on the passenger side which makes sense given puddles and rough road edges. This may not be your problem, but if the LHS has been replaced in the past, it might now be time for the right side.
On both our Ds, we had to replace the front bottom suspension arm. Over time water gets in to the bottom bearing housing.... you get the rest. Our problems both occurred on the passenger side which makes sense given puddles and rough road edges. This may not be your problem, but if the LHS has been replaced in the past, it might now be time for the right side.
On both our Ds, we had to replace the front bottom suspension arm. Over time water gets in to the bottom bearing housing.... you get the rest. Our problems both occurred on the passenger side which makes sense given puddles and rough road edges. This may not be your problem, but if the LHS has been replaced in the past, it might now be time for the right side.
HI, THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE....IM GONNA CHANGE THEM ASAP. CHEERS, DON GRAY.
Measure the position of the threaded sleeves and the distance between the balljoints before undoing anything. If memory serves it should be 198mm centre to centre but double check the manuals.
It's also worth checking the anti rattle springs inside the crossmember fist as I've heard others have had the anti-roll bar slip out of them. Incidentally, this can also be a cause of stiffness in the front suspension.
IIRC There is a variation in that centre to centre length between the left side and right side of the car. I suspect something to do with adjustment for road camber on RHD cars. I no longer have old manuals so others will need to confirm or deny my statement....and this being Aussiefrogs, someone surely will ! I also suspect the anti rattle springs were deleted altogether at some point.