[Brittni6612]

Hello !
I have a 2012 ctsv sedan and I have been having issues with my front right passenger side for months now. I’ve replaced lower control arms, struts and sway bar end links. But I cannot seem to get the noises to go away. When it’s really cold out I get a scraping noise up front and also when I go over bumps there’s a clicking noise coming from the upper right side. I’ve taken it to multiple shops and they’ve acknowledged that the noise is coming from the upper right side they just don’t know what exactly it is since most the parts have been replaced that would cause those noises. if anyone could offer any help / advice I would appreciate it.

 

[specialp]

Might want to check that the nut on the top of the strut tower is tight. It is the one in the center of the tower when you remove the support brace under the hood. That would 100% click if it is not entirely tightened down.

 

[Brittni6612]

Might want to check that the nut on the top of the strut tower is tight. It is the one in the center of the tower when you remove the support brace under the hood. That would 100% click if it is not entirely tightened down.

Thank you ! I will definitely try that

 

[Sudderth]

also check the caliper bolts

 

[RocketSled]

since most the parts have been replaced that would cause those noises.

So, one might wonder... what parts have not been replaced?

 

[Lou]

So, one might wonder... what parts have not been replaced?

Upper control arm bushings

 

[kittyboy]

Check the motor mounts, try making a few tight turns at slight speed, go over a few speed bumps at slight speed too, may be able to replicate the same sound?

 

[SilverSedan]

Buy or borrow a Chassis Ear tool. The old wired ones are a PIA but go for like $50 on eBay. The few times I’ve used mine have paid for itself many times over.