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

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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

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.

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

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

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!

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! 🤞

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 !

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!!!!!!!

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.

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...

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

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 ..

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 🤦‍♂️

I wish I had know this 4 years ago Thank You

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

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

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

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

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

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

This was absolutely beautiful

Very well done video!!

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.

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

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

Thanks. Squeaky noise is driving me nuts

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

Good work

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?

This is so helpful thanks 🙏

4:00 Sounds like a squeaky bed. Lol 😂

Thanks brother!!

Great job

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?

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

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?

Thank you sir.

Well done,thanks for the insight!??

Thank bro salutes

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

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

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?

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

thanks

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??

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

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

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.

Same exact car cudnt find it but now found it

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

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 ?

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

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?

helpful.... thx

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

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

Hi Am in Tanzania, how can get it pls

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?

I get a similar squeak but when turning right

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

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

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