Right Front End Creaks Going Slowly over Bumps

[dborgers]

Hi. I just bought a nice 1994 Volvo 850 Wagon. Well cared for, but
there are a couple of suspension issues:

When going slowly over bumps there is a creaking in the right front
end. Possibilities? Had struts replace 2 years ago. Pushing down on
the right front end it seems tight. Just when going over bumps at
slow speed does it make the noise. No wheel well rubbing going on.

Also, it seems to ride rougher then I’d expected. New shocks on the
rear a month ago. Any suggestions to make it ride smoother? Seems a
little harder ride than expected and not like a car with new shocks
and relatively new struts.

Thanks in advance for your kind responses.

 

[John Robertson]

Hi. I just bought a nice 1994 Volvo 850 Wagon. Well cared for, but
there are a couple of suspension issues:

When going slowly over bumps there is a creaking in the right front
end. Possibilities? Had struts replace 2 years ago. Pushing down on
the right front end it seems tight. Just when going over bumps at
slow speed does it make the noise. No wheel well rubbing going on.

Also, it seems to ride rougher then I’d expected. New shocks on the
rear a month ago. Any suggestions to make it ride smoother? Seems a
little harder ride than expected and not like a car with new shocks
and relatively new struts.

Thanks in advance for your kind responses.

I start by checking out the source with water on different sections till
the squeak stops , then its obvious where the issue is .