I hear noises
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I hear noises
2000 ford f-150 with 108,000 miles
While driving i all kinds of noises in the front end. i could be driving slow in a paved parking lot and hear a sqeaking almost like an old matress sound, at times the truck makes that sound when I'm parked and turn the wheels. Plus while driving on not so smooth roads it just feels the front end is going to fall off. What do you guys think?
I've read through some of the posts on here and you guys give great advice. But I'm still alittle confused on something. To check the hub bearing you lift the front end and grab the wheel and try to move it left to right and to check the ball joints you grab the bottom and top of the tire and try to move back forth? So left to right is bearings and top and bottom is ball joints.
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While driving i all kinds of noises in the front end. i could be driving slow in a paved parking lot and hear a sqeaking almost like an old matress sound, at times the truck makes that sound when I'm parked and turn the wheels. Plus while driving on not so smooth roads it just feels the front end is going to fall off. What do you guys think?
I've read through some of the posts on here and you guys give great advice. But I'm still alittle confused on something. To check the hub bearing you lift the front end and grab the wheel and try to move it left to right and to check the ball joints you grab the bottom and top of the tire and try to move back forth? So left to right is bearings and top and bottom is ball joints.
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Top to bottem could be ball joint or wheel bearing, side to side is more steering components like tie rod ends or an idler arm. If it is making the noise at a dead stop when you turn the wheels it is most likely a ball joint or steering linkage end that has dried up, unfortunatly ford does not install grease fittings in the o.e components, if they are not worn out you can sometimes use a grease needle to puncture the dust boot and inject grease but it usualy dosn't work that well since you need the grease at the top of the joint where you cant get to.
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2000 ford f-150 with 108,000 miles
While driving i all kinds of noises in the front end. i could be driving slow in a paved parking lot and hear a sqeaking almost like an old matress sound, at times the truck makes that sound when I'm parked and turn the wheels. Plus while driving on not so smooth roads it just feels the front end is going to fall off. What do you guys think?
I've read through some of the posts on here and you guys give great advice. But I'm still alittle confused on something. To check the hub bearing you lift the front end and grab the wheel and try to move it left to right and to check the ball joints you grab the bottom and top of the tire and try to move back forth? So left to right is bearings and top and bottom is ball joints.
Thanks
While driving i all kinds of noises in the front end. i could be driving slow in a paved parking lot and hear a sqeaking almost like an old matress sound, at times the truck makes that sound when I'm parked and turn the wheels. Plus while driving on not so smooth roads it just feels the front end is going to fall off. What do you guys think?
I've read through some of the posts on here and you guys give great advice. But I'm still alittle confused on something. To check the hub bearing you lift the front end and grab the wheel and try to move it left to right and to check the ball joints you grab the bottom and top of the tire and try to move back forth? So left to right is bearings and top and bottom is ball joints.
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1) Top and Bottom was Ball Joints(ball joints are located top and bottom)
2) Left and Right was Tie Rods
From my post reading, sounds like your squeaking could be Sway Bar End Link loose or needing new bushings, or Ball Joints.
Get a friend you trust, have them turn the wheels and look under.
I read another post, to check ball joints, jack truck up, support on stands, put a tire iron under tire and pry up to check the ball joints, have not tried that one, but sounds like it would work. (have not had to change a Ball Joint yet)
Others will help you out
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I just replaced the Idler Arm on my truck. I had a similar squeak and found when I lifted the front of the truck off the ground I could move the Driver side wheel very little and the Pass side app 1/4 inch or so more left to right. The only way to check the Ball joints is to insert a bar beneath the wheel and force it up. Moving it up down by hand does not put enough pressure on the joint to "Pop" it if it is loose and worn. The Idler is a simple job to change. All you need is a tie rod separator or a Fork that will fit the joint to drive it off the steering link. Be sure to grease the new one AFTER you install it. Mine has 2 fittings. I had a little shimmy before changing it but after an Alignment it drives like new.
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