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Apr 3, 2004 | 04:52 PM

RSCHAP1

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Front End Squeek

I have been trying to locate a squeeking in the front end, drivers side, of my 98 Expediton for over two weeks. I have lubed everything I can think of. I greased all I can. I get down under it to look while pushing to bounce the truck and cannot seem to pin it down. I replaced the shocks last year. Removed the one in that area, that's not it. Only does it in certain spots as the suspension "cycles". At rest I cannot duplicate with wheels turned off center, and after jumping hard on the running board a few times to test fixes, it will stop until the truck is moved again or driven?????????????????????Any similiars??????????

Apr 3, 2004 | 05:18 PM

97Expy1

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I had the same problem with my 97 expy about a year ago. It was the pitman arm. A machanic friend suggested injecting grease into the rubber boot behind the pitman arm, but I decided to have it replaced. It cost about $55 and that solved the problem.

Apr 4, 2004 | 07:41 AM

RSCHAP1

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Laughing Gas

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I'll check that out closer. I had shot some silicone spray up under the boot, but doubt much made it into the contact areas. THANKS!!!

Apr 4, 2004 | 10:39 AM

EB_EXP97

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I too had same squeak, and it was the pitman arm, get a needle for the grease gun at auto store and grease the boot. turn wheel left and right. should take care of it

Apr 5, 2004 | 04:59 AM

RSCHAP1

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Thanks again,

Hoping that's it. It is annoying/embarassing to drive around with that squeek! THANKS AGAIN

Apr 5, 2004 | 08:00 AM

Cobra-Master

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Mine is squeaking too. Is the injectable grease just a temporary fix? And does the pitman arm fix the problem for good? Does anyone have any good instructions for either method?