How To Fix a Noisy Suspension ~ Noise over Bumps

[@HumbleMechanic]

Remember there is no need to chase Advance Discount codes. You can use "Humble" any time you like and save $$$! Also stack up those speed perks to you can get up to $20 off, rather than $5 at a time. For those of you worried, We are still a primary VW place. But some times you gotta get something fixed. Im happy we were able to get this Toyota fixed. I am concerned that this Toyota broke. I thought those never broke! ;)

[@300DBenz]

It didn’t technically “break”, a wear-item .... wore out. I’d show you a truly broken Toyota, but the scrap guy hauled it away this morning. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@toninocars]

Correct, can’t say never but rarely if you are a careful driver. 11 years old Auris hybrid that covers 200+ miles a day since 2018 currently at 170k miles with all original including its batteries 🔋. Can’t complain here👍

[@scottmulder5104]

Awesome thank you

[@krASHExxx]

Seemed quite smooth.... compared to the Germans !

[@davekana8388]

Cool, humble25, gotta love 25% off!

[@rmalacari]

No way, I was just thinking about the noise my VW’s suspension makes on every bump, I open youtube and the first thing I see is my favorite VW mechanic teaching me how to fix it

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha Aweosme

[@kesodabul]

It read our thoughts

[@matthewblue7839]

Do you have an equivalent vw/passat (2014 )video? I have rear left left clunk/rattle going over bumps.

[@bengeorge2]

@@matthewblue7839 me too lol .. same exact car but the sound seems to be coming from the front for me

[@eponymous7910]

If it's VAG no doubt the strut mount bearing is kaput

[@qtour99]

I would fall into the "amateur mechanic" group and I have to say that this was a fantastic clear tutorial - easy to follow and very concise. Many thanks Mr. Humblemechanic

[@Keepin-it-wheel101]

Is nice to see something different from time to time.

[@802Garage]

In my experience a totally blown strut is actually one of the most common reasons for suspension knocking right after sway bar links and ball joints. Yanking the tire top, if it moves in and out and knocks like you showed, usually a blown strut. Awesome diagnosis and tutorial!

[@johnmoser2689]

Even though it's a non VW that was interesting to see a well explained breakdown of simple and sometimes not so simple maintenance being performed and condensed into a very enjoyable video like this nice work Charles

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@Devo1987]

​@@HumbleMechanic Would you know the torque spec for the center top nut for front struts that holds the spring on a 2006 mazda 3s 2.3l auto sedan ?

[@themachine8009]

The humble mechanic never fail us.

[@angelat.8997]

This teacher gives you a gold star, for excellent instructional delivery. Your sense of humor is great, too. Thanks for a terrific video!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks!

[@Devo1987]

​@@HumbleMechanic Would you know the torque spec for the center top nut for front struts that holds the spring on a 2006 mazda 3s 2.3l auto sedan ?

[@davideyres955]

My 98 vr6 hit a pot hole and then I got a clunk from the rear. Turns out the top of the damper had snapped off spraying oil all over thin wheel arch. Couldn’t claim of the local council as the mechanic said it was rusty so wouldn’t write a note saying it was pot hole damage, but only after he did the repair and charged me. Wish Charles was I the UK. Keep the videos coming Charles they are great.

[@TechForceFoundation]

Love that your curiosity had you go and actually take the bad strut apart to explore what was wrong with it. I hope the strut latte was not mistakenly sipped upon. Always dig your videos and ohhhh we love Advance Auto Parts too.

[@davidleitch3199]

Charles as an experienced VW mechanic did you encounter hesitancy in the dealership when a customer wanted a front diff and transaxle fluids changed. I have a 2011 Touareg VR6 and insisted that they change those “lifetime” fluids. They did not even know how much labor to charge because they rarely do it! The vehicle has 123,000 miles at some point those fluids will fail. I found the experience odd but they did do the work and I think it made a difference.

[@pneumaticdez23]

Im actually a manager at an advance auto. Watching this while I'm at work

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s awesome!

[@lifegoeson4085]

Advance auto parts bought carquest 2014 and them carquest struts shocks are Gabriels ,I've been using it for awhile, because the housing on that shock , compare to Gabriels, only Gabriel gots shock housing are different, there not Monroe,they say it's Monroe, also kyb makes it for carquest

[@cassk9999]

Lol😂

[@manuelvillafana-er8bq]

That's was up

[@KhangweiLeong-dh9oq]

When you said latte I was taking a sip of my coffee 😂

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

Those look exactly like the shocks from the front of my old dodge Avenger. That was my 1st time doing shocks and I'm glade it was easy. Definitely a great confidence booster when starting to work on your own car.

[@gmupps]

Gotta love SUVs for ease of access to the rear strut upper bolts. Also, those brakes look new enough that whoever was in there last should've noticed how nasty that strut was and said something about it.

[@funez-]

I replaced it (new sway links, strut mounts and front shock obsorbers) but I still hear a Clunt when going over small bumps and big ones. Just on the front left side too. What could it be??? Plz help

[@JaredSVX]

Always down for Charles arguing with himself

[@schmeebo8753]

+1, need lots more of this HAHAHAHA

[@Michaeltje89]

Not even in the notification squad but when I see a HumbleMechanic video i'm on it!! Love the video's keep it up :)

[@HumbleMechanic]

YASSS!!!

[@jamesk3565]

We all know you needed to work on the Toyota for suspension noise due to Volkswagen having the most over engineered suspension that never fails!!!! Awesome video by the way!!!

[@brianpedersen3439]

Glad that you are continuing on VW, I´am a VW guy myself, but also a hyundai have found its way in to the family, that I have to fix sometime.. not that I want to, but If I want food on the table, I think I have to....

[@szalary]

Once you busted out the floor jack and I saw that it was a 30 lb piece I knew I wouldn't be doing this myself, but I still watched the whole thing

[@matte8441]

I’m a VW/Euro owner but I work as a Toyota dealership mechanic so this is an interesting video for me. Specializing in both, I think the VWs have better suspensions, Toyota suspensions can’t seem to stay in one place and my Euro customers (except Mercedes) don’t have that issue. The rear shock is just starting to leak on my all-original 182,000 mile Golf. But for mechanicals, Toyota’s are better as for the most part the components are not in odd places and it’s simpler, a Toyota powertrain can easily reach 500,000 miles with basic maintenance.

[@818guy6]

How much u think I would spend for labor on struts for my 13 Camry

[@ecsyntric]

exactly what LinusTechTips would sound like if he was doing autos instead of PCs

[@SpeedJebus]

My dad had this exact year / colour combo. Such a good car.

[@therealderjett]

That was the most clean cut failed part ever. That strut was smoked.

[@Uberragen21]

I was thinking that strut was drowned.

[@BigHeadClan]

Right! My G37s struts are going and there is pretty much no visual indication they are bad, only very minor play from the outer tie-rods and some surface rust (normal up here in Canada). Go over an expansion joint on the freeway though and you'll know. Hah

[@M3GAN3116]

My friend put in new struts.She hit a pothole it busted the tire and bent the rim . It's making a clunky noise on the passenger side can a strut be damaged if it isn't leaking? Thanks

[@lifegoeson4085]

Great video, I use carquest struts to... And they pretty good because there limited life time warranty for your vehicle and there also shocks are Gabriels and outside parts are carquest, I replace like two times and the advance auto parts manager told me your struts is lifetime warranty for your SUV

[@olenaerhardt7725]

2003 Chevy Cavalier alignment shows that Camber Bolts are needed for the front, and EZ-Shims for the rear (to adjust Toe and Camber). I would rather replaced the parts, but don't know for sure which ones. As far as I understood on the front what causes the need for Cam Bolts is bushing, which is worn. So I assume if I replace that bushing I won't need that replacement of original steer-to-knickle bolts for cam Bolts. Bu for the rear I don't know what to replace at all. Thank you for the great film.

[@TraceyAllen]

This right up my alley, my wife has a rav4, and I drive a tdi sportwagen.

[@HumbleMechanic]

NICE!

[@waliboy3382]

Excellent! I didn't realise that you had a twin. Love the spring compressor.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Lol he shows up time to time

[@SherriRice74]

Thank you for your cool video on struts removal and replacement as I'm having all kinds of issues with my 2010 Dodge Journey SE due to left driver side going over median that's not visible at night which cost me a lot of money on having to pay for labor costs of my struts I had done in 4/2021. And made me lose much money from work being I quit due to everything going wrong mother's day weekend of May 12th, 2023 and I've also had to replace CV axles .. I still need all 4 (3&1) engine mounts, brakes, drums, rotors, on all 4 tires, abs and traction control light came on 3 months ago, and just the other day my airbag light came on. I also need steering gear and or shaft as my alignment is off as they say they can't get it straight .. I've also had rack n pinion replaced, left n right lower control arms replaced.

[@megrai4137]

Wow! Now I knew what that noise is coming from my car. Thank you

[@clintbailey8220]

Lmao 🤣 I'm a Toyota guy and I work on Volkswagens and Audi's. And from experience, Toyotas are extremely easy compared to the V.A.G. . But it's all nuts and bolts in the end. Nice to see someone stepping out to fix anything when comes to the automotive scene.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

I'd say that dude definitely got 20 years worth of life outta that strut! I suspect it was knocking for years before it was fixed, considering how badly worn the shaft bushings were. I can imagine how crappy his drivability must've been affected by that. I make a point to check my brakes, struts, shocks, and stabilizer bar-ends on every tire rotation. Maybe this dude should do the same from now on, at least from a safety perspective. He looked kinda young, so that's a good lesson to learn from. Always appreciate a HumbleMechanic video - even if it's not a VW. Cheers!

[@stevemccooleq]

He'll be lucky to get 2 yrs out of those Chinese made Advanced Auto quick struts.

[@wickedgood1984]

I got to cut all of my struts apart. It was a lot of fun installing KONI inserts.

[@davidjean6753]

Charles thank you again for another awesome educational video for average joe car enthusiast like myself. Doing wonderful things for the mechanic "and" car enthusiast community.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@rollvideo]

Excellent video. I’d hire you in an instant. For video production and mechanics; you nailed it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank yoh

[@blackericdenice]

Can a Comfort control module on a 2004 Golf 2.0. Stop the a/c and high speed fans from working?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t think so. You might be able to make that connection, but it’s a stretch

[@blackericdenice]

@@HumbleMechanic Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I'm glad because I hate working under the dash. The dealer wanted $1,700 to fix the a/c. I told them to go sit on a dictionary. The engine speed change a little when I push the a/c button but nothing else happen. It is full of freon and there are no blown fuses.

[@carolynekeeler]

Needless steps to pique my novice mechanical engineering curiosity is MY JAM :-0😃

[@Ask-me2]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Very well explained!

[@jobeppe]

It is so nice that your twin helps you out in the workshop! 😂

[@waqaranjum910]

Charles how do you know? Im going through this issue right now. Need to do entire suspension this month. 150k and going strong thanks to you!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Damn! Hopefully this helps!!!

[@scarykids7840]

I could have sworn you were Linus “mech” tips 😂 great job man!

[@adrianstacey5484]

Loving the twin brother appearance....... And great advice

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha thanks

[@PghGameFix]

We would open them in the 80's with a pipe cutter. It's fast and clean. AND... back in the day... some had internal threads, and you could replace the cartridge.

[@kingslayer0001]

to guys who live in asia. when he says "strut" that means shock absorber. and the source of the noise was a failed / leaking shock absorber. it means that side of the car no longer helps in absorbing impact from bumps and also has a wiggling play in the shaft.

[@redryder1146]

Thanks for the video Charles love watching you fix things

[@rainshine6105]

This was great.. I'm pretty sure I have this same problem with my 2018 GMC terrain. The noise is bothersome. The plastic to cover the strut is all broken and I'm sure water and all have gotten in. Thanks vw 😎

[@shirtlessGraveler305]

Just curious, I had my front struts replaced two years ago on my Kia forte but kept the original coil springs. At least what I can feel on my driver side the wheel still bottoms out when maybe I go over a sharp bump or something. It’s a loud banging noise obviously should I have replaced the coil springs or do I go ahead and buy a whole new strut as Assembly ??

[@dddon513]

"it's juicin on me". Yes, it did seem happy with how you were handling it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHAH

[@robc5955]

Nice one, last year I replaced the sway bar end links (drop links in the uk) on my mk5 based vag product, (Skoda) 2 months later the most irritating knock over bumps etc I checked for play in everything loaded and unloaded, in desperation I removed drop links went on test drive - fixed, replaced with TRW and been fine for another 30k, those ones that I took off at 2 months were moog and had in a vice with mole grips a tiny bit of play. Anyway it seems moog in Europe are not the same quality as moog in US, annoying as I like there stuff.

[@GaryGrumbles]

At 6:30, how do you know the orientation? Can you explain that part?

[@ziauddin7948]

good front wheel suspension replacement # now i know that stretch hydraulic shaft also absorb the shocks along with spring #👍👍🇵🇰

[@schumbo8324]

0:33 is the squeaking i got when going over speed bumps, and that was not the sound why you fixed this suspension. So for my noise, you think spraying oil from upper side would help for my problem?

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

Can't locate the noise in my 2004 Toyota Avalon. Replaced the struts as well as the sway bar bushings, but the rear is really noisy, especially on the driver side. Going over speed bumps slowly makes a grinding sound like metal on metal. The front does it too but not as severely. Hitting a pot hole at even low speeds sounds and feels like the wheels are attached directly to the frame.

[@tess2020]

This happens after the struts were replaced ( all 4). the arms are repaced too. like 2 thin metal banging together .. but the struts are new now. The noise is light and it wasn't there before. Did they leave something loose ?

[@kgotlaetsilemodieginyane7491]

I love this mechanic.... great video, great explanations. Top notch!!! 😎🦾

[@sammy7229]

Great vid. Not a bad idea to carry out a visual inspection including bushes, joints boots and links.

[@oliviacolunga1548]

We recently changed springs on my car. We had a super hard time getting the struts in the front back in. The guys finally got them in with lots of force I’m assuming. Now my car makes this noise in the front that sounds like either something is loose or broken. It’s pretty loud. It happens only when I go over bumps. What do you think got f’d up? It was our first time being mechanic’s

[@jorgewong910]

Did you install cheap quick struts?

[@charlessebastian9217]

I want to see that tool you used to remove the coil spring!

[@adriennemiller.music.]

My Toyota Highlander rear squeaks at the rebounds! Help me! 🥺🥺🥺

[@HumbleMechanic]

See if you can bounce it and inspect the suspension. Might need to had a friend help so they can bounce and you can look

[@mronemanband1]

i had a creaking noise from rear I removed shock noise went away so i replaced shock with mount and bump stop on a 2016 vw gli and I have just a slight creak in the rear hitting pot holes or a ruff road next step is to put sound proffing material in the trunk where the shock is under neath and outside of trunk around the wheel well. the car has 70k on it in the cool weather it's there in the summer it's gone. and it's not the rear deck panel made out of plastic.

[@Sara_The_Feral_Housewife]

"it's juicing on me. oh gosh, oh geeze, oh gosh" 😂 Idk why but that took me out 😆

[@therealderjett]

It's cool to see some different cars on the channel.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks! It always feels weird to me NOT working on a VW LOL

[@therealderjett]

@@HumbleMechanic speaking of other cars. Do you have a plan for the Miata? I love those little cars almost as much as my VW's. I had one for auto cross for about 7 years.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It needs a timing belt. Then we thrash until it blows up! Haha

[@therealderjett]

@@HumbleMechanic that sounds like fun. I killed the motor in mine at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Blew up the transmission which in turn locked up the motor.

[@alvisgineika9306]

yes take apart all that change nice learn a lot and ok sometimes wonder how happen but learned

[@MrCupra79]

Greetings from Hamburg DE! As always perfekt 😉

[@vermili0n]

Why is my brand new front strut squeaking loud over ever bump in the road though?

[@berto371rr]

So just did my front brakes on my 2015 Audi A6 . Now the driver side front makes a clunking noise when I hit little bumps. If I hold on the brakes some it goes away going over the bumps. I did both sides the same way. Put the grease on back side of pads so I'm not sure what is going on. Any help at pin pointing my problem is greatly appreciated

[@bernardinogarcia3795]

I have a 2003 Passat GL sedan 1.8t. Currently I am not getting a signal from obd. Car runs fine but ABS and Brake light is on. When put into drive and move forward warning tone sounds and then goes away. Heater core went bad a couple years ago and I bypassed. As a result of bad heater core coolant leaked into floor board. I have been looking into cause of no signal from OBD port and I found one cause could be bad TCU because of water may have gotten to it. Can you please advise what can cause no signal from OBD? Thank you. Car runs great otherwise, but can't get it smog checked because of obd not reading.

[@UNEEK_LOGIK]

Took the words right out of my mouth “He ain’t NO Yota mechanic!!.” 😆

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha “stay in your lane charles”

[@sletourneau3]

I'm just going to watch any videos you put up because reasons 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣

[@HumbleMechanic]

Reasons are the BEST reasons!

[@Itsme83.]

I have a lot of squeaking on the front end of my 08 Honda Accord and all the break lots and avs lights are on. Will worn out shocks cause the lights to be on?

[@thematrix3431]

My BC Racing BR Type coilovers are slapping and it's driving me IN.SANE. I've noticed that it sounds like the noise happens only when the car rebounds quickly, meaning if I drive slowly no sound but if I hit anything at a fast enough speed or if the road is very uneven and the suspension has to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, something is slapping, almost like my pre-load is too low? I put them on as is and didn't touch any of the settings from factory and two of them are clunking (my passenger front and driver rear). I'll have to get down there and figure it out!

[@virginiawilliams8947]

Distance between my front axle to rear end is 1/2” off from on the driver’s side to the passenger side front end to rear end. What does that mean??

[@neverdie9512]

i replaced my front shocks and rear struts " when i had messed up ones it didnt make a noise in the rear like a bang or clunk " im not sure what the problem is but feels like there is something lose in the back

[@joshuatalbot4590]

Can you tell me what spring compressor you used in the video. I would like to get something better than the basic compressors I currently have.

[@FALCORTON]

The dust boots on my MK4 squeak... Bothers me.. but all the suspension is fine. I removed the rear passenger dust boot and it made the squaking in like 50x better but the others squeak.. Might replace em all.

[@aaliahfuller1609]

I was told mines is bad I know for sure I only hear a nosy sound only on my right side it’s obvious I think it’s my shocks or bushing , struts & cv axle … & I been noticing my car slightly pulls more on the right side I honestly think a pair is worn out I can feel & see my car leaning a bit like pulling towards right it’s a uncomfortable feeling so I’m actually trying to get that done soon as possible & I also was told I need brakes pads& rotors replaced they worn out

[@yunghanhuang8188]

Hey, I started to hear noise 4000km ago, I went 3 different mechanics, they couldn't really tell if that sound is from front or rear, do you have any method to trace the sound? I just need to know if that's on front or rear since I only have half budget to change them all

[@DWP.GAMING]

my rear suspension is making noise and I can't figure out what's wrong! it's on a new set of coilovers and it still makes the same noise

[@TheMrBennito]

Very good tutorial, yet I expected a detailed display of what kind of noise or sound is most likely caused by which defect, including specific circumstances (safety bumper in road, noise when cornering etc)

[@williammerida4668]

Charles. What is the brand of the spring compression tool you used. I like the fact that can be secured to a table top vise.

[@stupidmansidiot]

Would also like to know, after fighting my cheap spring compressors I need an upgrade

[@shuji0325]

Love the camera tricks and to see other brands (not always VW).

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks! Not the most exciting topics so we have camera fun

[@shuji0325]

@@HumbleMechanic, it sure was exciting for non-VW owners. 😊

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

*Where did that 10mm socket come from...?*

[@dillydave13]

Wiggle it, just a little bit. Have to wiggle wiggle, just a little. Apologies I’m a product of the ‘80s. Another great video thanks!

[@SmDWeed]

Is it possible that issue's with the coil springs/ suspension system can only be heard when taking sharp corners not so much with road bumps?

[@patkelly7999]

Great job Charles,that was bad, pre- assembled, very cool:):)

[@moskauuhrmacher6833]

Awesome! But why you didn't pay attention to rubber boot on right CV-joint? There is some oily spots on it, and maybe some cracks or tears.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I looked at it. Didn’t find anything to worry about. :)

[@moskauuhrmacher6833]

@@HumbleMechanic okay then. Maybe it's oil from bad shock absorber 🤔

[@joshuamiles4482]

Hey Charles, so I've had a blown rear spring for a couple years and I finally got new suspension I'm lifting my MK.6 Jetta Sportwagen TDI and I'm doing random things to make it a better camping wagon. My question is, would a top mount intercooler from a WRX be better then the stock front mount, if I do the TMI I'll do a hood scoop to make it look more "tough". Thanks for any insight!

[@jackgray1402]

Toyotas are awesome! I own 2 myself, and 2 VW's.

[@HumbleMechanic]

They really are! I you can’t argue how great their cars are. Lol

[@22xse]

is clunking normal on coilovers? even if they are tied properly and installed properly? mine from the front clunk and i checked out the shock absorbers and they are clean. in fact everything is clean but they clunk when going over pothole or speed bumb

[@Hibachipower]

my car have noise wen it rebound ,,,,,sturt is new, and no leak any oil ..... the sound only play when rebound ?? waht cause it ?? pleas help....

[@JesusHF37]

@humble mechanic Why does the B7 Passat have such horrible handling? My 2015 1.8t Passat can’t handle rain, much less snow. How could I fix it?

[@jameswaugh115]

I just bought 2 front struts for my 2011 srx new last yr & it never stopped clunking over bumps & the mechanic said they were sold to me no good...before i go buy another how could this have happened?

[@toninocars]

Well done 👍 Love your videos, they are educational and enjoyable to watch. Regards from a Toyota guy convert from vw 😉🚘👌

[@SoseyTR]

Hello sir! Can you please rate the durability and smoothness of the Carquest Premium struts ? I am thinking of getting a pair for a 2015 Toyota Sienna. Thx.

[@A.A.HadiWhite]

is it possible to extend a shock length for lifting a vechile by cutting and welding more length on the rods?

[@justviews4946]

So I recently had my front struts and top bearing assemblies replaced along with my rear shock absorbers, all was fine for about 2 weeks then I started getting lots of front end noises, I took it back to the mechanic to fix and he said he couldn't find anything wrong, recently I had spare time so I went over the front end and found the left wheel nuts 1 turn lose as well as the strut shock nut half a turn lose on both sides, tightened these up myself and no more sound and no more work for the "qualified" mechanic.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

What causes noises after brand new struts and springs are installed?

[@Swordie100]

On the subject of suspension: vibrating steering wheel when the steering wheel is in a certain angle, I'm guessing tie rods. Also, low speed turning results in grinding/knocky noise. Struts good, springs good, top bearings replaced already. Also tie rods?

[@ty27tp]

could be steering rack mounts/bushes also

[@Swordie100]

@@ty27tp Bolts should be tight, I do have a new steering rack hold down bushing though. Tie rods too since one of them has play. But still interested.

[@chalmeraputt4884]

My car makes noise when I break on rough or bumpy surfaces what it can be