PRIUS v (lowercase v) FRONT Shock Absorbers sound

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ahmad ashfaq, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. ahmad ashfaq

    ahmad ashfaq Junior Member

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    Dear Folks ,
    The prius alpha i own has this rattling noise when the steering is turned left or right .
    A local mechanic advised to lubricate the opening on the top of shocks , I couldn't find the Lube spray by Liquor Moli or 3M liquid Grease .I tried a spray by WD-40 Specialist Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant, but no result .
    I have this Grease (attached pic).(desperate measure)
    Shall i apply this ?
    And how ?
    thanks
     

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    #1 ahmad ashfaq, Dec 1, 2015
  2. rdgrimes

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    Silly advice
    Nope.
     
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  3. ahmad ashfaq

    ahmad ashfaq Junior Member

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    Thanks
    Any Advice how to address this issue?
     
    #3 ahmad ashfaq, Dec 1, 2015
  4. Air_Boss

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    Check the shock tube appearance for leaks, but the chattering is more likely a case of (take your choice of) worn sway/stabilizer bar bushings or links, worn tie rod ends, worn steering shaft/intermediate shaft bushing,
     
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    "Assuming" the problem is the shock/strut mounts, greasing them up will not fix the problem. The key is to first definitively isolate where the noise is coming from before addressing it.
     
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  6. Air_Boss

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    As suggested, first isolate the noise source. Have an associate listen while you work the steering and suspension , or vice versa.

    A number of 'usual suspects'/likely noise sources appear above.

    Based on the source, different mitigation approaches apply.

    From your sig, are you hearing this noise on a 2015? If so, task your dealer with warranty work.
     
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  7. Umar Muslim

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    Ahmad bhai
    Im a Prius Importer in Lahore
    i think i understand the issue
    kindly send me ur contact # on my email
    [email protected]
    we can talk over the phone

    Peace
     
    #7 Umar Muslim, Dec 23, 2015
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