scottsoulby Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 see post 4, im sure somebody will show me up by finding one, but is there a guide to remove the front suspension and refit, ive bought a new suspension unit as aparrently so nissan claim is causing my clunking noise when driving, most garages are quoting 80 pounds to change it, which i thought was a bit much,seen as its just a straight swap, so ill have a go myself depending what it entails. Thanks Scott Quote
martinmac Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 This may help http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Index Quote
ZMANALEX Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Remove strut brace if required to gain access to top strut mount bolts. Loosen road wheel Jack up vehicle Fit axle stand in place Remove road wheel Disconnect brake line etc. at strut Remove bottom strut fixing bolt. Lever down lower suspension arm with long bar and move strut away from lower fixing point. Remove top fixing nuts at top mount and withdraw strut. Reassemble in reverse of above. Retighten wheel when lowered to ground. Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 23, 2009 Author Posted January 23, 2009 thanks, all done for nothing though, changed it all, and its still clunking, removed the anti roll bar link again to check its not that and its not, this is getting really frustrating now, does anyone have any ideas what else it could be, its definetly coming from the front offside, it only happens on rougher ground it sounds like a loud clunking/rattle, Quote
martinmac Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Any of these fit the bill. http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/modi ... clunk.html And the TSB http://www.myzroadster.com/Files/tsbs/0 ... 3-088a.pdf Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 23, 2009 Author Posted January 23, 2009 the 2nd one looks promising, if only I'd asked before, but then again if you give your car to nissan for a full day and they say it's the shock and top mount you tend to believe them, I'll learn one day Thanks Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 still no luck, its driving me mad now, anybody got any other ideas? Quote
Maccaman Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 Have you taken it to an independent garage & asked them for an opinion? Might be worth a try in the long run. Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 ive had it in nissan for 1 1/2 days and thier not far from stumped, i took it to a local garage to have the shock fitted and they suggested the anti roll bar again, but they said they will look at it more closely for me but at 45 pounds per hour and im sure they will take as long as possible Quote
clarkie34 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I had a knocking noise on the same side shortly after I had my KW3 coilovers fitted.I only could hear as I turned the wheels on the spot. I took it in for service and it vanished and the only thing I can think of is they greased some part of the suspension.It's not happened since. Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 wish that could happen to mine, its driving me mad, it happens when driving on rougher ground, it sounds like something is loose making a clunking/rattle, its quite loud, its putting me off driving the car, its embarrasing drving through town, nice looking car but clunks like hell Quote
clarkie34 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I also had a mettalic rattle,I thought it was exhaust.Took it back to dealers who twice stripped the rear drive shafts and found nothing.On third time back they checked the front and found a stone trapped between wheel and disc somewhere.Dont ask me where but that's what they told me. Have you asked the dealer to do a search of your prob,they have a data base on prob they encouter for each model.Its nationwide so they should find something on there. Quote
scottsoulby Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 ive had my local nissan onto the job for 1 1/2 days, all they came up with was the anti roll bar link and the strut and top mount, both not the problem, looks like ill have to go back they, its getting costly this rattle Quote
nate247 Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Must admit that I am having the occasional clunk and rattle in what sounds like the rear passenger side of the car. Also the suspension sounds like it squeeks every now and then when I reverse really slow (like 1mph or something) or move forward from say a reverse very slowly. Will watch the thread with interest as mine is driving me mad too... Quote
scottsoulby Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 heard a few people are maybe having the same problem as me, has anyone got any further with their problem?? an update on mine: been in nissan for 7 days, with the help of alex (ZMANALEX) changed alot of things including: front strut spring top mount sway bar endlinks brakes taken off and regreased top wishbone non have worked so far but now nissan are 99.9% sure it is a lower bar, its a banana shaped item coming from the car itself and joins just behind the brake, alex is sending me the bar on tuesday and ill get it fitted, so fingers crossed it will work and people can get there local nissan/garage to check it out thanks Scott Quote
chocohercules Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Hi Scottsoulboy, i too have the same knocking noise on my Z its on the front passenger side, did you mangae to get yours sorted? I changed the whole suspension leg and spring but didnt make difference??? its so annoying and embarrassing, some one please help Quote
mic-39 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Hi I had the same, spoke to the op and yes he got sorted. Mine was the same and it turns out that the Banana shaped bar is the culprit(rear front drag link). I think its a pricy wee bugger I had the same problem--got it sorted now the drivers side is making the same noise Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Hi I had the same, spoke to the op and yes he got sorted. Mine was the same and it turns out that the Banana shaped bar is the culprit(rear front drag link). I think its a pricy wee bugger I had the same problem--got it sorted now the drivers side is making the same noise I have these available for both sides if required pm if you require further assistance. Quote
dcash5 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Think i could be in the same boat as you guys! Alex how much are you selling the PAX side one for? - PM me please! Cheers Dan Quote
chocohercules Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 I took my car to garage he put the car on the ramp shook the wheel to see if there was any play in it, there was just a lil, he then diagnosed it was a wheel bearing??? what does this Banana shaped bar look like any pics Quote
scottsoulby Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Hi mate, it was the bottom bar, it is a banana shaped bar the has a ball joint on one side and it was this that was loose, make sure you to through alex(zmanalex) for parts, excellent service and advice I'll try and find some pics of it for you bud Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 This is the demon that Scott is referring to: Both sides are available. Quote
chocohercules Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Hi guys you were right it is that banana shaped bar. The balljoint has play in it!! Can I simply buy the balljoint and swap with the faulty on? Anyone with a balljoint for sale? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Hi guys you were right it is that banana shaped bar. The balljoint has play in it!! Can I simply buy the balljoint and swap with the faulty on? Anyone with a balljoint for sale? The ball joint is part of the arm and can not be bought separately. Quote
chocohercules Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I thought so. How much you selling yours for zman? Quote
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