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Air suspension / General suspension

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Hello! Sorry for the spam of questions, but I have been unable to find anything relevant online / via the forum relating to my issue. It turns out the rarity of these lovely cars can also come with disadvantages in terms of support!

I have the air suspension set up to lower automatically when the vehicle is put into park. I noticed recently that when the vehicle rises up when put into drive and when it lowers when put into park that there is a creaking noise from the rear suspension during the movement, almost a click click click click click sort of noise until it reaches the required level (sounds a bit like a heavy duty spring under tension) I sometimes hear a similar noise when driving but it’s not very often, more so just when adjusting. Has anyone had the same? Perhaps it’s normal? It doesn’t seem to affect the drive however I haven’t had the car very long so unable to compare to when ‘new’.

Thanks in advance!
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Had a local garage check over the suspension, they can’t find any obvious fault. Will update when I find a solution.
Update: Garage advised the part is a poly bush that winds up and down as the suspension raises and lowers. Apparently due to it not being rubber it has a tendency to loose the lubricant / oil inside and rubs. As this is a a warranty claim the entire control arm requires replacement as bushes etc no covered. Mechanics did say it could be removed relubricated and refitted.
Update: Garage advised the part is a poly bush that winds up and down as the suspension raises and lowers. Apparently due to it not being rubber it has a tendency to loose the lubricant / oil inside and rubs. As this is a a warranty claim the entire control arm requires replacement as bushes etc no covered. Mechanics did say it could be removed relubricated and refitted.
Hi, I am experiencing the same issue. And my car is out of warranty. Wondering how best I can fix this with optimised costing.
Hi, I am experiencing the same issue. And my car is out of warranty. Wondering how best I can fix this with optimised costing.
Great timing, the repairs were quite literally carried out yesterday. The mechanic showed me the parts he’d replaced. Most of the bushes inside the rear control arms, particularly the passenger side, were completely damaged / out of position and re-grease not possible. Various control arms were replaced and the vehicle is now quiet and has a ‘solid’ feeling. I can provide you with the garage name and telephone number if you wish to discuss they are based in Sheffield (not Maserati main dealer)
Great timing, the repairs were quite literally carried out yesterday. The mechanic showed me the parts he’d replaced. Most of the bushes inside the rear control arms, particularly the passenger side, were completely damaged / out of position and re-grease not possible. Various control arms were replaced and the vehicle is now quiet and has a ‘solid’ feeling. I can provide you with the garage name and telephone number if you wish to discuss they are based in Sheffield (not Maserati main dealer)
Thanks for quick response. Please kindly share name and umber. How much did that cost you?
Thanks for quick response. Please kindly share name and umber. How much did that cost you?
No problem. I am unsure of the costs as the repairs were conducted under warranty. The garage is Top Car of Sheffield 01142337770 and ask for Matt or Phil
It doesn’t seem to affect the drive however I haven’t had the car very long so unable to compare to when ‘new’.
It doesn’t seem to affect the drive however I haven’t had the car very long so unable to compare to when ‘new’.
Now the repairs are done it’s quite obvious that there was a serious issue with the ride and handling of the vehicle.
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