2003 Ford Taurus Front spring is binding?

2003 FORD TAURUS
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DAVE PENNEY
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Suspension problem
2003 Ford Taurus

The front driver side suspension spring on my moms car is binding and then releasing when you turn the wheel. While someone is turning the steering wheel while the car is parked you can see the spring torque (twist? tighten?) until it releases making a popping grinding sound. The springs are new (the old ones snapped off within two days of each other cutting out the rear wall or the tires about a month or so ago). Is this something that can be greased or tightened? I can send video if need be.
Apr 14, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The upper strut mounts must be replaced. They should be inspected when the struts or springs are replaced. Very often the roughness isn't obvious until the assembly is removed from the car.

caradiodoc
Apr 14, 2010 at 6:12 PM