Creaking/Squeaking control arm ball joint fix

[borijess3]

So you went to a different SC and they changed for $50?

They wanted 100 because I had told them the issue I had with the other garage. I told them I already paid 1100 for something that was not the issue. So we settled at 50 bucks. They were checking other things too so I figured that is fair.

 

[xmodx]

I just don’t know what to do!!! Think I’ll leave it with the semi squeak for now then revisit when I can afford it

 

[borijess3]

I just don’t know what to do!!! Think I’ll leave it with the semi squeak for now then revisit when I can afford it

Take it to a different garage. Unless that is what they are told to do to get some money from us.

 

[brainhouston]

I just don’t know what to do!!! Think I’ll leave it with the semi squeak for now then revisit when I can afford it

the 5min fix is in this thread lol
if u leave it squeaking u risk the ball joint poping off when u drive...

 

[xmodx]

the 5min fix is in this thread lol
if u leave it squeaking u risk the ball joint poping off when u drive...

Is this the fix where you lube the rubber boot/foot up?

 

[xmodx]

the 5min fix is in this thread lol
if u leave it squeaking u risk the ball joint poping off when u drive...

Can I do the 5 min fix with the wheel still on?

 

[borijess3]

Can I do the 5 min fix with the wheel still on?

I have seen YouTube videos doing that. You will still need to jack up car.

 

[xmodx]

I have seen YouTube videos doing that. You will still need to jack up car.

Have any links pls?

 

[xmodx]

the 5min fix is in this thread lol
if u leave it squeaking u risk the ball joint poping off when u drive...

Can you point me to the 5 min fix pls? Tesla are saying it’s the front lower arm that is the issue? Will the 5 min fix resolve this ya think?

 

[brainhouston]

Can you point me to the 5 min fix pls? Tesla are saying it’s the front lower arm that is the issue? Will the 5 min fix resolve this ya think?

Did u read the whole thread?? all the answers are here...

By "5mi fix" i meant injecting grease under the boot. Ppl done it few different ways. See post #83 with a video.
There're videos of creaking/squeaking posted here as well for u to compare. Its possible ur issue might be different but its easy to segregate.

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[xmodx]

Hi yes I seen that and I’ve read the whole thread, but this particular post fix is related to the upper isn’t it? I was quoted for a lower arm . . The creaking does sound exactly the same however.

 

[brainhouston]

Hi yes I seen that and I’ve read the whole thread, but this particular post fix is related to the upper isn’t it? I was quoted for a lower arm . . The creaking does sound exactly the same however.

if it quacks like a duck lol
Add grease n eliminate the easiest possible issue.
If car is stationary n u have this noise, it can't be lower arm.. Tesla been wrong before...

 

[scottf200]

if it quacks like a duck lol
Add grease n eliminate the easiest possible issue.
If car is stationary n u have this noise, it can't be lower arm.. Tesla been wrong before...

Mine would squeak by turning the wheel. Quick enough that the tech and I didn't have to leave for a test drive and I could convince them there was no need for $180 diag fee (I think that was the cost)

 

[xmodx]

sc claiming it’s lower control arm? Is there anywhere to lubricate around that area?

 

[Wyomingtim]

My front end is creaking as well. Tesla has "remote" diagnosed and sent me an estimate in which they plan to replace the right and left front "air suspension height sensor assembly". $105 each for parts, and $129 each for labor. Plus general diagnostic fee. Seems dubious, but since I also have a Park Assist Unavailable problem (an ultra sonic sensor seems to have failed), I'll take it in and see if they change the diagnosis once they actually look at it.

 

[islandbayy]

My front end is creaking as well. Tesla has "remote" diagnosed and sent me an estimate in which they plan to replace the right and left front "air suspension height sensor assembly". $105 each for parts, and $129 each for labor. Plus general diagnostic fee. Seems dubious, but since I also have a Park Assist Unavailable problem (an ultra sonic sensor seems to have failed), I'll take it in and see if they change the diagnosis once they actually look at it.

Yah, that's not it. And those, you can easily lubricate with a can of spray.

 

[xmodx]

Yah, that's not it. And those, you can easily lubricate with a can of spray.

Can I ask where we need to spray please?

 

[islandbayy]

Can I ask where we need to spray please?

Sure, give me a bit and I'll take some video or photos

 

[xmodx]

Sure, give me a bit and I'll take some video or photos

Thank you so much!

 

[islandbayy]

Thank you so much!

Video of front sensor assembly and where to spray (Easy Peasy) is done and uploading.