The left front end of my car (96 Accord; 140K) making squeaking sound. The sound is coming while driving and taking turn or if the road is not even. However, the sound is not continuous. If I am driving straight and the road is smooth then there is no sound.

When I switch off the engine and coming out of the car it creates the sound. If I push the left front end (Note that engine is off) it creates the sound. However, if I push any other corner there is no sound. The sound is coming only from left front end. No matter whether the car is in motion or the engine is switch off. Four months back I changed all the tie rods, left upper ball joint. I tried to pin point from where the sound is coming and it seems the sound is coming from the lower half and back side of the left front wheel.

What would be the possible reasons for this sound? Please tell how to confirm the cause and the solution.

Thank you.

 

Check the anti-roll bar bushings.

 

Do I need to change the anti-roll bar bushings or just apply grease? Is it possible to get rid of the sound by applying grease to some places? If yes, what are those places? Is there any particular grease or any grease will work?

 

Anti-roll-bar #1 is held by 2 bushings #2. You can apply grease but that may or may not last a long time. My first thought is work some silicone grease into there & maybe it'll last many months before you have to do it again.

 

Dear JimBlake,
Thank you very much for explaining a novice using a diagram what is anti-roll bar and the bushings.

What would happen if I do not change the bushing right now. Will it damage anything further? If I change later will it cost me more money? Is there any safety issue associated?

 

The only safety issue is IF the noise is coming from some other source, like a ball joint. Those can come apart & cause serious damage.

If you can prove to yourself that the anti-roll-bar bushings are the source of the noise, then all you have to do is learn to tolerate the sound. The biggest damage might be destroying the rubber parts #2 which aren't too stupid expensive anyway.