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Strut Mount bad? 03 Corolla Le

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#1 ·
I replaced all the struts a few months ago on my 03 Corolla le, but it is still making a noise over bumps. I've noticed it more when it's raining or after I wash it. Not sure why. Could it be the strut mount? I did not replace the mounts when I did the struts. Thanks for any info!
 
#4 ·
It is coming from the rear passenger side around the strut. Not sure if it's from the top or bottom, hard to tell when driving it. I thought about a bushing, but cannot find one near the noise? Where is it at on the rear sway bar? The noise sounds like a popping/metal to metal sound. It doesn't do it all the time mainly when it's raining (kindof weird). Thanks
 
#5 ·
You can hear it, but don't feel a vibration per say? Does it sound anything like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w_5bIkqadE

This might help:

http://home.cogeco.ca/~corolla/NV011-03%20REAR%20PACKAGE%20TRAY%20NOISE%20REPAIR%20TIPS.pdf

Also, the 3 rear seat belt retractors' locking and recoil mechanism caused an annoying rattle in mine. After removing the plastic deck lid cover, you'll see the noisy large ball bearing on the passenger side of all 3 retractors behind clear plastic cover, and wound recoil spring on the other side. I killed the noise by wrapping them up with insulating foam tape secured with electrical tape, without restricting belt movement. Further insulating could be achieved by installing rubber washers between retractor, bolt and chassis...
You can also shake your exhaust from the tailpipe and see if it hits the aluminum heat shield from being detached or deformed. Inspect your trunk and try shaking the spare and jack to see if it's loose.
 
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