Hi Folks

I just noticed a "squeaking/Creaking" sound while driving, coming from the RHS front suspension area. This morning I pulled the cat into the garage and was able to replicate the noise by simply pressing down on the right front fender with a rocking motion..... It's is comming from the suspension/coil spring area.

Does anyone have any ideas on what might be the cause?

Also how do i know or confirm my shock absorbers are shot?

Thanks
BigBoss in Dallas TX

 

The bushings in your stabalizer bar connector rods have likely gone bad. The're about $20 each for new rods and are easily replaced (just 2 bolts).
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...d=0CMsBEKYrMAc


You can confirm before replacement by removing the lower bolt nearest the lower shock absorber bolt and rotating the arm away. You'll very likely hear the same 'creaking' sound you described, and if you then rock the car in the manner you've mentioned, the sound will have disappeared, confirming the worn bushings. Lubing with grease provides a temporary remedy whilst awaiting parts arrival.

 

Suede

Thank you for that reply...... I will check that out and see what happens.....

I think I'm going to be looking forward to changing out the Shocks too a long with bushings .....
Again Thanks
BigBoss in Dallas. TX

 

Hi BigBoss,

I like Suede's theory regarding your squeak. The most common symptom of front shock bushing failure is a knocking noise when going over bumps.

The traditional old-timer mechanic method of testing your shocks is to push down with all your weight on the bumper, then release suddenly and watch to see how many times the car bounces. More than about 2 times and the shocks are probably shot. 1-1/2 times or less and they're probably still working fine. The top bushings tend to fail long before the shocks do, and if the lower bushing in the wishbone is original it may be deteriorated. Here are some links to parts diagrams showing the upper yellow foam bushes, the two parts number 8 in the diagram at the link below:

Road Spring and Damper-Front - Parts For XJ Series from (V)720125 to (V)812255 (X300) | Jaguar Classic Parts UK

And the lower shock or damper bushing, part 13 in the illustration at this link:

Wishbone-Upper and Lower - Parts For XJ Series from (V)720125 to (V)812255 (X300) | Jaguar Classic Parts UK

Cheers,

Don

 

Hi Suede and Don

I checked using Suede's method and applied some WD40 and drove around the block ans noticed the noice was gone...... So I may have pinpointed where to look.

I still need to replacee the shoks soon

Again thanks guys

BigBoss Dallas

 

Good Morning Suede and Don B

Just a quick update..... I drove over 70 Miles yesterday evening and can report no more Squeaking Noise........ since I used your suggestion and applied some WD40......

I will have to install new shocks and bushings in the next week or so.
Thanks
BigBoss in Dallas, TX

 

Just a quick update today I loosened and removed the upper bushing of the shock and carefully replaced them ensuring to make sure the they were positioned correctly and lubricated and tightened down per the Jaguar heritage guide............. The creaking is gone........ at least for now.......