Severe Squeak From Rear O/s

[bobafettv]

I have a 59 plate galaxy ghia I have developed a very annoying squeak from the rear offside it comes and goes tends to be worse after a severe bump or if I have a heavy load in the back I think it would appear to be the shock absorber, it has a rubbery sound to it  but has anyone else come across this. 

Had a price for new ones ranging from £19 to £31 although the £31 pound ones were also advertised at £80 elsewhere pays to shop about also anyone know how hard this job is looks like the worst bit will be the internal trim to get to the top mount

[chromedome]

Apparently the rear suspension arm bushes on the Mk3 have a tendency to crack. May be worth looking at. I've been told it's a common problem on the new shape Mondeo and the Mk3 Galaxy uses the same set up.

[bobafettv]

well after an eternity of squeaking finally got to the heart of the matter as SAM said suspension arm bushes are split new one tomorrow and hopefully there will be silence (at least till the kids get in) 

[davetech]

Would it be possible to upload a pic of the faulty part?

I think I have a similar problem starting, but can't locate it.

[nickcockman]

I had both replaced on my previous 2008 galaxy 2.2 tdci. Think it cost me £200 cash as needed a special tool to push them out/in which local mechanic didn't have.

 

Took me ages to find where it was squeaking from. Rubber bit towards the middle of the car on rear suspension arm. Would only squeak on a long journey but then got worse and I could squeak it by rocking car.

 

Hope you manage to get it sorted... :)