I have a 1993 Mazda 626, recently while driving for about 5 miles I noticed a squecking sound in the suspension system, I replaced the two (2) tie rods and both front shock absorber but the problem still come and hear that squecking sounds after driving a few miles. Any remedy on this?? any assistance will greatly appreciated, thanks in advance
Your car has struts in the rear. Struts are simply shocks with coil spring mounts welded on to them. Because of this, they are harder to change and more expensive to buy because there is more to them. They act to support and locate the rear suspension where a shock only provides dampening action to a separately mounted spring and suspension.
Dave
THe 93 Mazda has both actually. The shock absorber in this car is just one component of the so called strut assembly. Read on if you want the details: Shock absorbers are simple suspension dampers that control the unwanted spring motion of the vehicle's frame caused by the suspension's springs. Struts, or strut assemblies, basically does the same thing, although they are used on a different type of suspension system and performs another function, which is to provide support for the suspension system.
A strut assembly is composed basically of a shock absorber unit, a coil spring, an upper pivot, and a lower control arm. A lot of vehicles today make use of strut assemblies instead of simple shock absorbers for the suspension system. The most popular of these strut assemblies is the MacPherson Strut for the front suspension and its rear suspension counterpart, the Chapman Strut.
Mazda vehicles are well known for their sporty looks and performance, amazing a lot of auto critics when they accelerate on paved streets and highways. Mazda vehicles, however, also has the capability of running on an off-road track without affecting the comfort that Mazda passengers feel; thanks a lot to the high quality Mazda struts they are equipped with. Original Mazda struts are guaranteed to provide every Mazda passenger a pleasurable ride, whatever kind of trail they may choose to traverse.
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