Chrysler: 95 concorde 3.5

>Rattle noise over every bump.(sway bar bushings were replaced on warranty at 

Have steering rack checked.
It may be loose on car.
Happened on our 97 Intrepid.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA

1. Internal tie rod bushings (between tie rods and steering rack). I changed
them somewhere at 80k. Cost me $80 (bought at AdvancedAuto), plus 2 hours of
my job, plus alignment. By the way, I've changed the rods, while somebody
had mentioned that just the bushings are available...

2. Tie rod ball joints - external, near wheels. Die easily if last alignment
was done by a not knowlegable mechanic, who did not know how to do it on the
chrysler (He must put top end of tie rod horizontally at the end of
procedure). I did it at 35k.

3. Sway bar bushing (it's 100k now, could be it). In my case 35k and 110k.

The best way to check everything is to put the car on a ramp, start
engine(!) and ask somebody to turn slightly the steering wheel right and
left while watching the three mentioned above elements with flash light or
touching by hand. Just be careful (engine is hot and working, car is
heavy...)

Only then I would think about struts.

Good luck,
Alex


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If it is more of a bang than a rattle I would consider rear
transmission mount.


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Steve ,, thanks for all the ideas. This gives me things to look for and
check out.
I was going to replace the struts because i know worn shocks ware out front
end and steering parts fast.
So before i start replacing front end or steering parts thought it would be
a good place to start.
I assumed 100,000 miles on any car is too much for the original struts.
However i dont know for sure they are bad , but the car corners soft and
just doesnt feel right.
THEY ARE REAL EXPENSIVE TO.
Chris

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I have 171k miles on original struts. No problems yet.

Alex

Intrepid 3.5, 95