Suspension Squeaking After Replacing Coil Spring

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Hi

I had both front coil springs replaced last week and the front passenger side has started squeaking when driving.

I'm assuming this is a fault with the install but any advise on other things which may cause the squeak.

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I thought all motor factors would have had this sorted by now.
Basically the springs you have had fitted are too big and part of the spring is now touching the inside of the suspension
tower somewhere.

I had exactly the same problem after changing both front springs after finding one broken.
Interestingly the first set of coil spring came in boxes that said Citroen C3/C4 front.
The second set I got were listed for the C3 only and solved the problem.
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'Squeak' can happen when travelling over bumps, when on a level road or while turning the steering.
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