XC90 Front end "Crunch"

Nov 19, 2007 1 Replies

I have an '05 XC90 that has an occassional crunching noise in the front end (turning, backing, sometimes braking). Some time ago, the tie rods were replaced under a service notice, and the crunch appeared after that. The dealer has looked at this about 3 or 4 times, re-torqued some bolts and greased up the front end, but the crunch returns after several days. They say all is fine, but it seems to me it shouldn't be doing this.



Has anyone had a similar problem, or any thoughts about what's causing this?



Thanx in advance.


I'v had the same on my car for a while now. No other issues than the occations "crunch" on right side. We also had the tie rods replaced (recall as I remember) and they can't find any problems with is. I have learned to live with it but every time it goes to shop I remind them to look..

For me it happens either in a sharp slow turn such as roundabout or over a speedbump

if anyone has more information I'd like to know more about this too.

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