[BenzUberAlles]

Has anyone had this problem. When I drove into my driveway or over a speed bump I hear a "carriage" like squeaking sound coming from the rear.

I tried to use lithium grease around the suspension and sway bar connections with no luck.

damn squeaking noise:banghead:

 

[Darkmann]

Common problem with these trucks, especially the pre MY04 ones. I had it on my 02 320. The usual culprit is the bushings on the torsion bar. I'd say lube the torsion bar everywhere it has an interface. If the noise goes away, there's your problem. If not, dab some lubricant on the polyurethane bushings that hold the rear sway bar. If you have to take the truck in, make sure to tell them that lubing didn't solve the problem - the bushings would have to be replaced in that case.

 

[pcy]

Rear struts also make that noise. Replacing the rear struts will take care of that noise.

 

[Alex L]

I have this too. I suspect shocks. After the new pair settled the old squeaking was back.

 

[oreif]

Common problem with these trucks, especially the pre MY04 ones. I had it on my 02 320. The usual culprit is the bushings on the torsion bar. I'd say lube the torsion bar everywhere it has an interface. If the noise goes away, there's your problem. If not, dab some lubricant on the polyurethane bushings that hold the rear sway bar. If you have to take the truck in, make sure to tell them that lubing didn't solve the problem - the bushings would have to be replaced in that case.

thanks Dark. You've confirmed what I always read in the newbie thread by Cmitch. Uber I'm hearing this more & more lately as the winter has thawd. Dark @ the risk of sounding like a 'you know what' what is the best way to approach the torsion bar with some white grease sorry I know shocks, struts, but am ill-informed on torsion bars. i.e. do I need to jack her up to do so?
any type of bushing I think I could figure out @ 1st gander.

 

[BenzUberAlles]

What is a good source for Poly sway bar bushings?

 

[MrMercede$]

What is a good source for Poly sway bar bushings?

i also have this problem slow speeds, its really starting to annoy the hell outta me, cause i know peoiple are turning their heads from the sound of my sqweeks not my 5.5LV8 lol can someone post a picture of some possable areas to lube? i swear i lubed every thing i could see and still, same noise... i also suspect the shocks

 

[DeviousSB]

+1 for someone to post pictures. Although I would describe what I hear as more of a clicking/snapping sound than a squeak.

can the bushings be replaced in the drive way for some whos fairly handy with the right tools or is it a mechanic only fix?

 

[benz_al]

Rear struts also make that noise. Replacing the rear struts will take care of that noise.

+1
That took care of my noise.

 

[DeviousSB]

This is whats making the noise [see below], its the rear portion of the torsion bar. I had someone stand outside to determine if it was the front or back. We have tried to torque down the bolt and after about 4 rotations without the torque increasing over about 23lbs we opted to stop.

Is there a bushing in this end of the torsion bar as well? Should we continue to torque down the bolt? Generous lubing with WD40 has not done anything to reduce the sounds.

Looking forward

 

[timoparn]

Generous lubing with WD40 has not done anything to reduce the sounds.

hi,

i would use some other lubrication, more thick one. WD40 is better for opening things that are stuck (IMO).

br,
Timo

 

[43sqd]

This is whats making the noise [see below], its the rear portion of the torsion bar. I had someone stand outside to determine if it was the front or back. We have tried to torque down the bolt and after about 4 rotations without the torque increasing over about 23lbs we opted to stop.

Is there a bushing in this end of the torsion bar as well? Should we continue to torque down the bolt? Generous lubing with WD40 has not done anything to reduce the sounds.

Looking forward

The bolt you turned/tightened is an adjustment bolt to raise or lower the suspension height of the front end, not a bolt that you thought was loose, and in the process have raised one side of the truck.

With the front wheels off the ground, return the bolt to its original position and then follow the instructions for replacement of the "plastic support", part #163 326 00 25.