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2002 DTS strut bearing plate noise

Started by TonyZappone #2624, July 28, 2012, 06:47:14 AM

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TonyZappone #2624

July 28, 2012, 06:47:14 AM
My 2002 DTS which I bought new has over 91,000 miles.  Recently, there is this binding noise when I turn the steering wheel .  It has been diagnosed as bad bearings on the struts.  Is there any easy way of lubricating these surfaces without replacing them or taking them apart?
Tony Zappone, #2624
1936 Pierce-Arrow conv sed
1947 Cadillac Conv cpe
1958 Cadillac conv
2016 Cadillac CT6 Platinum
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle

Dave Shepherd

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July 28, 2012, 03:27:43 PM
Tony. seems like is is a common issue on GM struts especially if exposed to NE winter use. You could get it up on a 2 post lift ,wheels hanging and try spraying a lubricant up into the uppper strut mount.

TonyZappone #2624

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July 28, 2012, 03:50:33 PM
David:  Actually, this car has never been in snow.  It was in Florida the first two or three winters, and has been in the garage here in Saratoga all winter long since.  I will try it with the two position lift, and see if I can get some of that thick Australian steering gear lubricant in there.   I did not know if there was any access at all.  I will look.  Thank you for the tip.

Are you coming to the local Cadillac Club meet at the Gideon Putnam tomorrow?
Tony Zappone, #2624
1936 Pierce-Arrow conv sed
1947 Cadillac Conv cpe
1958 Cadillac conv
2016 Cadillac CT6 Platinum
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle

Dave Shepherd

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July 29, 2012, 04:02:12 PM
Tony, no will be celebrating 50th anniversary!! Any thick agent may not penetrate the small space between the strut mount and bearing plate.
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