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Squeaking Wheels

Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Squeaking Wheels

My 2002 F150 squeak when i begin to drive. its only when i start to drive or when i slow down. What could it be? Is it Breaks or seals?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Good possibility it is u-joints. They can squeak or click.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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its a loud squeak. not so much a click. if it is the u joints whats my solution
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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when i put it in reverse i do hear a clink
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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its a loud squeak. not so much a click. if it is the u joints whats my solution
Replace them. They have dried out and the bearings are being turned into dust. And it does not have to be both a squeak and a click from u-joints. It could be either. You also did not say whether you have a 4x4 or not. If you do, it could also be the CV joints on the front axles.
 
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