Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 15:44:26 +0000 (UTC) From: Craig's Saab C900 Site <c900nospam.apana.org.au> Subject: Re: front end noise (c900)
John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> writes: >A Saab 900 (1992) question. I recently replaced front ball joints (all four), >front shocks, and brake pads. All was well for about a week, but I've just >started noticing some noises (a sort of popping sound). This occurs only after >making tight turns (such as when parking or making a U-turn), straightening the >wheel, and driving straight while applying the brake. At this point I hear the >noise (perhaps a couple times, I think from both sides of the car), and then >everything is normal again. It sounds as if some sort of tension accumulated >while turning is being released. >I didn't hear anything like this before replacing the balljoints/brakes/shocks, >and I didn't hear it immediately after the work either. Obviously, all the >parts I put in were brand new. Everything was torqued to spec, except the big >nut on the lower ball joints (couldn't fit a socket under the CV joint). >What could it be? I'd suspect one of the CV joints - have a good look at the boots for both the inner and outer CV joints on each driveshaft and look for signs of damage or rubber breaking up just from general usage. I've had one of the outer CV's replaced on my 1983 900S about 6 months ago. If you can get the car to a good Saab mechanica ask them to give the CV's a thorough inspection - they'll be able to tell if anything is wrong even if the boots themselves are completely intact. Regards, Craig. -- Craig's Saab C900 Page --> http://nospam/~c900 Sydney, NSW Australia Craig's Saab C900 Workshop -- For all Saab C900 Enthusiasts world-wide! http://www.nospam.net http://www.nospam c900nospam.apana.org.au Come and explore our site, and check out our web-forums, mailing list, etc.
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