Crackling in front left sturt area when cold [Archive]

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Alpinewhite

01-11-2007, 05:45 PM

Hi All,

Lately I am hearing a crackling sound from the front left side (Driver side) struts; but only in the morning and when it is cold like < 45F. What could be the issue. How to inspect the suspension system.

My car has the self leveling LAD suspensions. Does LAD control the front suspensions too?

Thanks
Arun

Ross

01-11-2007, 06:30 PM

Chances are a bushing is the culprit, or the sway bar links. LAD is for the rear only

Alpinewhite

01-11-2007, 06:54 PM

Chances are a bushing is the culprit, or the sway bar links. LAD is for the rear only

First I think I should know the name of the parts of suspensions. If I am not asking too much. Can you tell me which one is the bushing and Sway bar links in the realoem link (front axle for my car) below.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=HE23&mospid=47406&hg=31&fg=10

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=HE23&mospid=47406&hg=31&fg=05

Thank you,
Arun

Ross

01-12-2007, 06:16 PM

The links are #8, the bushings are refered to as "rubber mountings" I believe, but the assembly is commonly called a thrust rod and often (OFTEN) replaced as an assembly.