Creaky Front Rubber Bushes?

[ssk]

I have had a creak in my IS200 that is gradually getting louder. It sounds like rubber creaking (to me) I have however changed the lower front ball joint but the noise is still there.

It happens when the car starts moving forward, if I brake to a standstill when going slow and going over speed bumps etc.

I jacked the car up today and had a look and the noise appears to be coming from the two rubber bushes that are towards the top of the wheel arch.

Has anyone else experienced this?

How easy are they to change?

Thanks in advance.

[Deafluggs]

I think the part your on about is the upper wishbone and it's easy to replace.

Have a look at this on line Is200/300 repair manual, you have to open it in internet explorer if your using another browser like chrome.

http://bahamutcars.free.fr/workshop/IS_98-05/

[Mars]

You may wish to check the rubber "D" bushes on the front anti roll bars. Had a siimilar problem and Lexus found they were dry and just lubricated them which solved the problem.

[ssk]

Thanks for the comments. Lubricating the upper suspension arm bushes seems to have reduced the creak significantly, I will put a bit more on and may hopefully eradicate it.

[Chunky Monkey]

Deafluggs, Brilliant link, Thanks. is there a links page anywhere on this site? I dont remember seeing one but that means nowt!

it would be a good idea if there was! prehaps?