Squeeking??????????????

[The Red Monster]

Hey ia have a 95 GT, that seems to squeek when im at a very slow roll and turning the car, or if im going like very slow and turn the wheel, the front end squeeks!!!!

What do i do to fix this????

Lub. points??????

let me know, thanks

 

[ProKiller]

make sure you have the front end all greased up. Check the tie rod ends. they have a boot on them that squeeks on my mom's 01 GT. only when turning the wheel slowly at a stand still. I know its annoying.

get your self an empty paper towel roll and have someone turn the wheel for you while your listening through that on different parts. it will help you eliminate where the squeek is coming from.

good luck, hope u get it before it really drives you nuts.

 

[Swarzkopf]

I've got it too. Everything is well lubed on the front end. The tie rods pass the normal tire movement test, and the ball joints appear to be fine and well lubed, as are the control arm mounting points.

I'm just ignoring mine for now. LOL

 

[cobra94r]

I had the same problem.... Turned out that my ball joints were bad. Passenger side went out first and then my side just about a year later.

Check fr bushings and for bad wheel bearings too. The Wheel bearings are not serviceable. You'll have to buy the hub at about 70 bucks from autozone or advance.

 

[5's enough]

I had the same problem on my 94. Turned out the rack bushings were toast. The oil from messy oil changes broke down the rubber. You can check this by sliding under the car and pulling the steering shaft up and down. The rack will move pretty easy this way if that is the problem. Hope this helps.

 

[The Red Monster]

anymore insight guys????

 

[Swarzkopf]

Well, I went ahead and ordered FMS 03 Cobra A-arms from Summit...hopefully the squeek will stop when they are installed.

I *think* my problem was this:

The factory balljoints have that rubber boot on them. You can't take it off for service without taking off the A-arm.

SO, I and alot of other guys put a little hole in the top of the boot and inject grease into said hole.

After a while, dirt and road grime get into the hole, destroying your ball joint. I just ripped the rubber boot off and found it FILLED with black, gritty dirt.