[GarryGB]

I have a rubbing sound coming mainly from the left hand front wheel when leaving my driveway. This is at slow speed and changes in the road camber, sound similar to a faulty bush. Problem disappears with wet weather. Anyone had the same issue?

 

[Brianthemodeller]

Yes and it was fixed at the dealer last week.

Cause was dry bushes on front suspension. Technician added some lubricant and noise has gone - took him about 20 minutes!

 

[kowalcp2]

Yes and it was fixed at the dealer last week.

Cause was dry bushes on front suspension. Technician added some lubricant and noise has gone - took him about 20 minutes!

Will see for how long...

 

[Brianthemodeller]

I have a three year warranty and rarely keep a car longer than that so I’m happy for them to repeat the exercise if needed as it won’t cost me anything.

 

[Chris_Z]

I have a rubbing sound coming mainly from the left hand front wheel when leaving my driveway. This is at slow speed and changes in the road camber, sound similar to a faulty bush. Problem disappears with wet weather. Anyone had the same issue?

Quick fix for the noises from the suspension?

It looks like there is a simple fix according to this Japanese mechanic. (make sure you have subtitles and translation activated on YouTube)

www.cx70forum.com

 

[BWJ]

Quick fix for the noises from the suspension?

It looks like there is a simple fix according to this Japanese mechanic. (make sure you have subtitles and translation activated on YouTube)

www.cx70forum.com

There is also another and in my opinion a better solution, the car is assembled without road pressure on the suspension arms, this causes some unnecessary tension in the bushings when it is on the ground, and stresses the bushings when bumping etc., which causes squikkk noises, the solution is to have the car on a plate lift, loosen the bushings and rock the car on the list, then tighten with the correct newton, - job done, no spay grease and what so ever.

 

[kowalcp2]

What does it mean 'rock the car on the list '?

 

[BWJ]

What does it mean 'rock the car on the list '?

Rock the car up and down on the plate lift with wheels on the lift. 😆

 

[Chris_Z]

There is also another and in my opinion a better solution, the car is assembled without road pressure on the suspension arms, this causes some unnecessary tension in the bushings when it is on the ground, and stresses the bushings when bumping etc., which causes squikkk noises, the solution is to have the car on a plate lift, loosen the bushings and rock the car on the list, then tighten with the correct newton, - job done, no spay grease and what so ever.

Well, on the front suspension it doesn't look like there is anything to loosen...

 

[BWJ]

Well, on the front suspension it doesn't look like there is anything to loosen...

It is this bolt we loosen, and tight.

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[GarryGB]

Car booked into local deal next Friday, I’ll report back their findings.

 

[GarryR]

Well I’m still having issues, dealer says it’s the anti roll bar. Mazda say they are aware of the issue but at this time there is no solution! This is the information given to me by my local dealer, who have spoken to other dealerships that are having the same problem.

 

[Chris_Z]

Well I’m still having issues, dealer says it’s the anti roll bar. Mazda say they are aware of the issue but at this time there is no solution! This is the information given to me by my local dealer, who have spoken to other dealerships that are having the same problem.

It's correct.
This one too needs lubricating with silicone spray in the interim (according to this fella from Japan).