Another Front End Squeak

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w3bb3r04

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Feb 8, 2011

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• Feb 8, 2011

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Well I have a another front end squeak. I have a 2004 Mustang GT with 66,000 miles on it. I have already done the TSB fix. I also have Poly rack bushings, and sway bar ends. The car is lowered about 1.5 inches. Ive tried tightening the rack bolts and greased the tie rods with lithium grease. Its more of an "EEEEEEK" sound, not like the rack was. I also changed the power steering fluid. Im stuck!! Help me out guys!!!

 

wmburns

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• Feb 8, 2011

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Have you greased the steering rack bushings? Does the noise happen near the limit of travel? Can you see the steering rack moving on the bushings when it makes the noise?

 

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w3bb3r04

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• Feb 9, 2011

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I greased the bushings when I installed them. The sound comes when I turn to the left of center mostly... And the weird thing is that whenever I turn it to stop a couple times, it quiets down until I drive it a little ways..

 

nancygrl

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Might want to check the brake pads on that side, the brake pad wear indicator makes an "eeeek" sort of sound, something else to look at while you're searching

 

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w3bb3r04

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Well its definitely something to do with steering.It does it when the wheel is being turned. More noticeable when turned to the left. Someone suggested greasing the ball joints. Any other ideas?