Squeak Squeak Squeak when turning left
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Squeak Squeak Squeak when turning left
I have a 2003 F-250 XL 4x4.
When I'm driving slowly and turn the wheel to the left, I can hear a "squeak squeak squeak" as the wheel is rolling.
Straighten the wheel and it goes away.
No squeaks when turning to the right.
Ideas?
When I'm driving slowly and turn the wheel to the left, I can hear a "squeak squeak squeak" as the wheel is rolling.
Straighten the wheel and it goes away.
No squeaks when turning to the right.
Ideas?
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It squeaks as the left front wheel is rolling. The faster you're going, the faster the squeak is. Slow down and the squeak slows down.
It seems weird to me that you only hear it if you're turning left. If it was a wheel bearing, wouldn't it squeak like that when you are going straight or if turning to the right?
It seems weird to me that you only hear it if you're turning left. If it was a wheel bearing, wouldn't it squeak like that when you are going straight or if turning to the right?
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might be worthwhile to pull the left tire and visualy inspect all the parts..
i wouldnt be surprized if its a splash shield or a brake wear indictator thats barely rubbing agaisnt something..
just give everything a good tug and listen/watch what happens.
ps have you checked your U joints for grease nipples ? if they have em def squueze some fresh grease into em and see what oozes out, hopefully its not rusty brown water..
i wouldnt be surprized if its a splash shield or a brake wear indictator thats barely rubbing agaisnt something..
just give everything a good tug and listen/watch what happens.
ps have you checked your U joints for grease nipples ? if they have em def squueze some fresh grease into em and see what oozes out, hopefully its not rusty brown water..
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Wierd... I turned the hubs (engaged) and drove it 12 miles into work. When I pulled into the parking lot I listened carefully, and no squeak.
I'll dig into it over the weekend and post what I find.
THANKS
I'll dig into it over the weekend and post what I find.
THANKS
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On my 03, I greased the Wheel Bearing through the ABS sensor hole and it helped. Ended up needing to do the Ball joints and replaced the knuckle seal that was shot, couldn't get my hubs to pull in but now all good. Also you may need to grease the needle bearing and check the spindle for wear.
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i'd try to get it greased but dont be surprized to find its buggered..
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i recently replace the front brake pads on my truck, along with those "shims" the go between the spot where the pads rest and the holder. my truck squeeked when i turned . come to find out those " shims" where moving side to side rubbing on the rotor when i turned.
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Just a few things I have noticed reading this thread. First, your uj's wont make any squeaks or squeals if your hubs are not locked in. In the unlock position everything is free and the front shafts are still. Second, start with the easy and work your way up. I would start with the dust sheild, then the brake pads and then move into the hub assymbley. Not to scare you but I had this exact same problem and it turned out to be a bad wheel bearing (both went bead within 200 miles of on another). An easy way to check is to take the tire off and listen to the bearing after you spin it by hand. Get a long screw driver, place the pointy end on the hub, spin the bearing and then place your ear on the handle. If you hear a ticking, clicking, grinding or cruching sound, your bearing is on its way to the big parts house in the sky.
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