Chirping sound

[maxvq]

Hey everyone,

I have a 1997 Maxima GXE and lately I have been hearing a lot of chirping sounds coming from the front end while I am driving. It happens when I'm going over bumps sometimes, and even when I am just driving on a smooth road. It has been occurring more and more often lately. Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem could be?

Thanks

[loystock]

Check the condition of the suspension and then do a basic 'bounce' check. If Ok, noise may be coming from the engine compartment. You may need a mechanic's stethoscope to isolate the problem. You can buy it from Sears or HarborFreight ($20 or less).

Rod

[maxvq]

Check the condition of the suspension and then do a basic 'bounce' check. If Ok, noise may be coming from the engine compartment. You may need a mechanic's stethoscope to isolate the problem. You can buy it from Sears or HarborFreight ($20 or less).

Rod

I pushed the front end down with my hands a few times and I hear the chirping sound when I do that. So I'm guessing it is a suspension problem, any idea how much stock front suspension goes for?

[MinisterofDOOM]

You'll have to narrow it down (which unfortunately may be difficult considering the number of components) to get an idea of what you might be looking at, price-wise. It's probably a bad bushing somewhere...but there are a lot of bushings to check. My first guess would be the upper strut bushing.

[loystock]

For a 12-year old car, if you have the original suspension components, then they are way overdue. I have done suspension work before but nowadays, just let the shop do it for me. It's a dangerous job, the springs in particular. So if you haven't done it before, just leave it to the pro. Each OEM strut, at a discounted from IoS costs $128. Depending on the number of parts to be replaced, it's going to be $500 or more.

If you have a friend who does suspension job, he can use the procedure from the Maxima/I30?I35 FAQ 'sticky'

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