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Front suspension squeak

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by sciencekit, Jan 11, 2012.

  1. sciencekit

    sciencekit Junior Member

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    When I park, and let off the brake, the car will gently rock back and forth, emitting a squeaking sound as it does so from the front suspension area. I am replacing front and rear struts (195K miles on my Prius). Any idea what the squeaking could be? Thanks.
     
    #1 sciencekit, Jan 11, 2012
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    While replacing the stuts/shocks, also check the front sway bar links for the source of squeaks, happened to my high mileage prius.
     
    #2 northwichita, Jan 11, 2012
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    Set the parking brake first and I'll bet the squeak goes away :_> Lots cheaper than new shocks (but you probably need them anyway).
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Jan 11, 2012
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    Thanks. Checking the front sway bar links is a good idea. Oh, and yes, if I set the parking brake when I park there is no squeak. hehe I've done that a few times. :)
     
    #4 sciencekit, Jan 13, 2012
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