How to locate and fix front end noise // Mazda CX 5, Mazda 3 & 6

How to locate and fix front end noise // Mazda CX 5, Mazda 3 & 6

Apologize forgot about this post prior upgrading my LCA bushing to polyurethane bushing from Super Pro. In this episode I will be identifying and try to eliminate a front end noise created on the Mazda CX 5. Noise occurs only on the driver side during vehicle going over uneven road dips as well as a going over small speed bumps. I am suspecting previously I may have harshly hit a big pot hole it was way before i had my coilover suspension kit installed and Before you Start replacing many parts such as ball joint , tie rods , end links , etc please try this simple method shown.

Noise type: Suspension component type of noise. (Popping noise & Gruk “ noise ) on the driver side.

In the forums will suggest to perform TSB 02-003/15 on suspension clunks or TSB on Clicking / Rattling chassis noise from Mazda. Neither any of that aren’t doing it for my case .

In my case it was the front Lower Control arm (Rear) bushing where the hole joints the LCA had been twisted / over flexed (metal to metal) to the point where it freezes up inside the hole making stress on the rubber bushing thus creating the unwanted cabin noise whilst driving.

I am hoping this will be a good solution to eliminate the intermittent Popping noise & Gruk” noise to all Mazda CX 5 owners / All Mazda owner that has the same skyactiv chassis
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*PLEASE WORK ON THE SAFE AREA WITH PROPER TOOLS*

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quicksno says:

I'm so excited! I been chasing this noise for months, and you've given me hope. Hoping to try this tomorrow.

Foiu Faisal says:

Fuol or desel ?

Raymond Tibavido says:

Thanks for the info. I had the same problem.

kenl says:

I just sprayed wd40 few hours ago and took it for a drive. Made a softer noise this time, went out and went over the same spot again didn't hear it. I sprayed a bit more in and will leave it over night to see if it make the noise again tomorrow

Olga olga says:

Dan hello. Only w40 fix it? No other operations, repair,?

S.RAVEENESH says:

How long and how many days it's took to fix. I also having the same issue.Today i gonna fix it. Thank you for helping to fix my car

Blair Keast says:

I tried doing what you did to repair mine. No luck so far. Hoping the WD40 will do its job overnight. I’ll try it again in the morning. Thank you for making this video!

Filbert Norma says:

I encountered same issue, the noise comes and go, but it normally occurs when you hit over bumps and potholes, and it goes "thunk", as if the shock bottomed out. I went to my local mazda for regular check up last week, never mentioned about this issue to them. Their diagnose report however suggest that my front strut mount ("tapak shock" as the report says) may need to be replaced as it has worn out. They point out that symptoms of such may include the "thunking" noise, harsh ride etc. Quoted IDR 600K + labour for each side.
On top of that they did mention one of my rear shock is leaking as well. My 2012 CX5 only has 30k on the odo, so you might have a point being Mazda's suspension doesn't last as long as others. Just thought I'd share this. Might give your tips a try instead. Thanks for the vid.

Lorenzo Rosario says:

Wow! You're a genius! Im on a cx5 forum on Facebook and many owners have been noticing this problem including myself since we bought one 2 months ago. Many thanks for your great video, time and effort!

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