1996 Saturn SL2 My Saturn SL2 is extremely squeaky!

1996 SATURN SL2
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HIPHOPCR
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It's so bad it sounds like the trunk of my car is going to fall off the rest of the body. Every bump or turn, the back of the car sounds extremely squeaky and noisy.

Sounds like it might be coming from just above one of the rear tires?
Mar 31, 2010 at 9:14 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_1996_rear_suspension_1.jpg

this a ur rear suspension i posted a diagram of figure number 7 is ur rear sway bar link.they freeze up and when they do they cause alot of squeaking from ur rear sway bar bushing.grab each bar and see if the ball socket moves freely u should be able to move the rod part back and fourth a little if u cant then there frozen up and need to be changed.i would start there let me know what u find.
Mar 31, 2010 at 8:37 PM
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HIPHOPCR
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Wow thank you for the information Louie!
Apr 1, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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