# Metal Noise in Right Front Suspension of a 97 Honda CRV **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** suspension, cr-v, noises, honda\ **Created:** [July 10, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510 "2008-07-10T19:28:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![raym02118](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/22d042/32.png) [@raym02118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raym02118)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/1 "2008-07-10T19:28:20Z")
I own a 1997 Honda CRV, 2.3 L, 4 cylinder with about 135,000 miles. About a year ago I noticed a noise in the right, front suspension. It sounded as though two metal plates were rattling together. I took it into my mechanic who told me that one of my shocks was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. I told him to proceed and replace all four shocks. The noise did go away. Fast forward eight months and I started noticing the noise again. This time I paid much more attention to when I heard it. Here are the conditions: -Highway driving -Decelerating -Turning right -Driving downhill Typically, I hear the noise when two or more of the above criteria are met. I?m starting to think the problem didn?t have to do anything with my shocks and was really a powertrain issue. Does anyone have any thoughts on what this could be and what it will cost to get fixed? ---
**Author:** ![raym02118](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/22d042/32.png) [@raym02118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raym02118)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2008, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/2 "2008-07-10T19:33:13Z")
Sorry, it’s a 2.0 L engine. Automatic transmission. The 2.3 L is the wife’s car. ---
**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/3 "2008-07-10T21:18:16Z")
Bumpy roads do not aggravate this situation at all? (I’m thinking sway bar links) any potential for skid plate,heat shield connection? Having trouble matching your noise to the conditions.Hope I helped ---
**Author:** ![raym02118](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/22d042/32.png) [@raym02118](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raym02118)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/4 "2008-07-13T14:47:17Z")
The noise usually happens regardless of road condition. In fact, I usually notice it more when on smooth roads. I read somewhere that this could be a wheel bearing. The noise happens most often when I am decelerating, turning right, downhill. I just had all the control arms checked and the right front replaced. Hope that helps. ---
**Author:** ![lousautorepair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c6cbf5/32.png) [@lousautorepair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lousautorepair)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/5 "2008-08-04T02:01:36Z")
you need sway bar bushings ---
**Author:** ![kootter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/2bfe46/32.png) [@kootter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kootter)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metal-noise-in-right-front-suspension-of-a-97-honda-crv/16510/6 "2010-11-30T01:37:18Z")
Have you replaced the stabi-bars? There is one on each side and they are about 4 inches long and have ball joints on each end. My 98 CRV needed them about the same mileage.