Squeaking of the front end.
Squeaking of the front end.
Howdy,
Ive encountered a squeaking of both wheels, I suspect atleast it is BOTH. Anyways, the squeaking happens at all speeds and any time Im driving, even from a cold start. Ive read quite a few threads on here about similar problems, Ive planned to go hit up a lift this weekend to check on the movement of the tire and see if there is play or what not.
Im not 100% sure if its my bearings or CV joint, but as far as I know if the CV joint is bad it will make a clicking, and not a squeaking/squealing? I discovered this squeak after a long day of offroading, and wasnt sure what it was, I always immediately clean my vehicle after trashing her. I ended up tearing the outer CV boot on the driver side, but this was before I went offroading that day(as far as I know, it could have happened on a previous trip out), so I patched it up with some One Minute RTV, after making sure it sealed and would hold, I decided it'd be fine to take her out.
If anyone has any suggestions on how to go about diagnosing this problem, I would be greatly appreciative of the help.
I have a 2004 F-150 SCab(new body style), 4x4, with 98k miles.
Ive encountered a squeaking of both wheels, I suspect atleast it is BOTH. Anyways, the squeaking happens at all speeds and any time Im driving, even from a cold start. Ive read quite a few threads on here about similar problems, Ive planned to go hit up a lift this weekend to check on the movement of the tire and see if there is play or what not.
Im not 100% sure if its my bearings or CV joint, but as far as I know if the CV joint is bad it will make a clicking, and not a squeaking/squealing? I discovered this squeak after a long day of offroading, and wasnt sure what it was, I always immediately clean my vehicle after trashing her. I ended up tearing the outer CV boot on the driver side, but this was before I went offroading that day(as far as I know, it could have happened on a previous trip out), so I patched it up with some One Minute RTV, after making sure it sealed and would hold, I decided it'd be fine to take her out.
If anyone has any suggestions on how to go about diagnosing this problem, I would be greatly appreciative of the help.
I have a 2004 F-150 SCab(new body style), 4x4, with 98k miles.
Last edited by feyded1020; Aug 11, 2010 at 06:47 PM.
Its specifically a squeak, Im still at a loss of what it might be, I plan to take it to the shop tomorrow so I can try and fix it, but I would love some input on what I SHOULD look for or perhaps what the culprit is would also be great.
If you need any more information let me know.
If you need any more information let me know.
Well I had the same problem, but it led to be two things, my 4wd actuator had mud and sand **** in it, had to replace both on the front end, and my wheel bearings were going bad which is probably what that squeaking sound is.


