Steering Creak after Control arm replacement

[densum87]

I experienced a creak while steering a couple of weeks ago when the cold hit us. I assumed it was the upper control arms and since I never had them replaced, and I have a 2018, I figured it was time to replace them.. I ordered some Meyle HD Control arms and replaced them last night without much issues. I kept the vehicle outside all night and when I tested the steering this morning there is still a creak when turning the wheel either way. When the creak first started it was pretty bad. You could hear while turning at any speed. Now it can only be heard when turning the wheel while stopped. Honestly, someone new to my car might not even notice it but it is still there!

Are there any lubrication points that I am not aware of? I remember a mobile tech lubricating some front suspension parts a while back but I can't remember what he did. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

 

[shahryaran]

Does it creak stationary while in the gear is in drive? Or does it creak stationary while in park?

 

[densum87]

It creaks when it is stationary and in park. I ended up speaking for Tesla service and they think its the lower link. They found that lubrication doesn't fix the problem as the bushings are probably worn. Probably the route I am going to go

 

[SneepeZ]

Did you re-tighten the control arm bolts again after driving? Sometimes they need an adjustment after it's been driven.

 

[densum87]

Did you re-tighten the control arm bolts again after driving? Sometimes they need an adjustment after it's been driven.

That would be funny if this was the fix. I didn’t think of it but will give it a shot!