Hello everyone

I have a Superb MK3 2017 4X4 with the dreaded squeaking noises from the the front suspensions.

During the annual service I asked the dealership to check this issue. They claimed they put lots of grease, but the noises haven't changed at all.

 

After reading about the problem. I read it's recommended to lube the wishbone bushings, and was advised to use this specific lithium grease and not any type of grease with code G052150 A2 which I just boought. Since it's out of warranty, I'd like to try this myself.

 

I added an official document from Skoda (possibly) explaining how to use the above lithium grease to fix the noises. 

 

Is there a place where I can find pictures of these transverse links so I can apply this grease? 

 

Thanks in advance.

Anyone? 

Should be this part, bushing in circled area (front)

 

 

A complete bodge and shows the desperate measures that VAG will take and how low they have sunk.

 

A rubber to metal bonded bearing requires no lubrication, in fact on older compound rubbers it will cause the bearing to fail in short order just like an oil leak onto an engine mounting.

 

They were introduced to do away with the maintenance requirement of greasing articulating suspension joints and also to give a much quieter more compliant ride.

 

I dont doubt that slathering the bushes with grease will temporarily stop the noise coming from the undesired metal to metal contact which is the real issue.

Interesting. My dealer said the noise I was experiencing was from the anti-roll bar bushes which, when replaced, solved the bloody annoying creaking once and for all? How odd that the model could suffer two noisy suspension components. 

@Baverhanne

Thanks, I can't fully understand the diagram, but I'm sure it will be helpful.

 

3 hours ago, numskull said:

Interesting. My dealer said the noise I was experiencing was from the anti-roll bar bushes which, when replaced, solved the bloody annoying creaking once and for all? How odd that the model could suffer two noisy suspension components. 

 

That's interesting. I might as well replace those bushings. Any idea what is the SKU of those bushes?

 

Thanks again

HOLY THREAD RESURRECTION 

 

Just done this fix on my Passat. Seems like the natural sag of the suspension and general aging of the bushes causes it to rub on itself where it is slotted. 
 

The picture quoted by @Baverhanne is actually the back of the car so ignore that. 
 

No removal of lower wishbone necessary. I did have some Lithium grease spray but after application I wondered whether it would be easily washed out so packed it with some Molykote 111 just with my finger. 
 

If it cures the creaking between services it’s a win!

I've done it on my front and rear sway bars bushes with marine grease. 

No more creaking / squeeking...  

It lasted roughly a year. I've done it again when I put winter wheels on.

Edited 15 December, 20241 yr by Bap33

Let me guess, VW decided not to offer the sway bar bushes separately, and that’s why they grease them while being on warranty.. 🙄😆

16 hours ago, Bap33 said:

I've done it on my front and rear sway bars bushes with marine grease. 

No more creaking / squeeking...  

It lasted roughly a year. I've done it again when I put winter wheels on.

 Hi bab, did you remove them before greasing or grease them from under the car?

2 hours ago, Steviedakota said:

 Hi bab, did you remove them before greasing or grease them from under the car?

I feel like there’s need of a how-to 😁

On 01/12/2020 at 03:35, numskull said:

Interesting. My dealer said the noise I was experiencing was from the anti-roll bar bushes which, when replaced, solved the bloody annoying creaking once and for all? How odd that the model could suffer two noisy suspension components. 

I had a nuisance groan / squeak that took 2 years to track down on my Fabia, turned out to front ARB bushes, new fitted and it's bliss. must be a common fault (I view it as a design / manufacturing issue)

8 hours ago, Steviedakota said:

 Hi bab, did you remove them before greasing or grease them from under the car?

It's not a simple job to remove the sway bars bushes. Thus, I did it while my Mk3 was on jack stands when I put winter wheels on.

I did not remove them to grease them.