99 Expedition - Squeaky Steering
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Could you be more specific for us as to what kind of squeak it is? Like does it squeak when sitting still and turning the wheel, or only when moving? Is it a squeak that changes as the vehicle speed changes, or is it a squeak that happens as you go over bumps and the vehicle bounces? Does it do it when in 4WD (if applicable.)
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Pitman Arm? Is that like a Johnson Rod? : ) (Seinfeld fans will understand that.)
In anwer to the previous questions:
Yes it squeaks/squeals when turning the wheel when not moving.
Yes it does it when it's in 4WD.
I am retracting the statement about doing it when driving on bumps; it's actually when I brake a little harder than normal. I noticed this on the bumpy parking spot in front of my house, hence why I thought it was the bumps, but now I realize it's the brakes.
In anwer to the previous questions:
Yes it squeaks/squeals when turning the wheel when not moving.
Yes it does it when it's in 4WD.
I am retracting the statement about doing it when driving on bumps; it's actually when I brake a little harder than normal. I noticed this on the bumpy parking spot in front of my house, hence why I thought it was the bumps, but now I realize it's the brakes.
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Any chance the squealing is the belt slipping on the power steering pulley? Does the belt look okay, no rips or chunks missing? Does the wear indicator on the belt tensioner hit the stop or is it still away from it?
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No he wouldn't, he'd be called "gender confused"! But seriously, I am hopeless with all things mechanical and I could go on and on about the sociological reasons why and even dabble into some psychology...but I won't.
Back to the truck. I noticed this morning that it doesn't seem to make it's noise as much first thing when the engine and other moving parts are cold etc. Don't know if that's relevant or not. My hubby will hopefully get a chance to look at the belts this weekend and we will see what he finds.
Back to the truck. I noticed this morning that it doesn't seem to make it's noise as much first thing when the engine and other moving parts are cold etc. Don't know if that's relevant or not. My hubby will hopefully get a chance to look at the belts this weekend and we will see what he finds.
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