In a message dated 5/11/05 6:59:36 AM, ZACAMIL7525@AOL.COM writes: << Squeaking noise is coming from left front wheel . . . . . . could this noise be the CV joint starting to fail? How can I check it? Any help appreciated. >> In my experience . . . a failing CV makes a cracking sound during hard, low speed turns. Check the CV for radial slop, backlash and running dry. If the sound you hear is a chirping, then it is likely a front wheel bearing. A failing front wheel bearing will chirp, or the chirping will disappear if it is constant, whenever the bearing is loaded by the thrust forces of turning. Again, check the bearing for slop. Of the two, I would prefer to have a CV failure; the parts for either repair costs about the same (if you are going to break down the steering knuckle, you might as well replace everything that moves which is attached to the knuckle), but the CV work is mucho less difficult. George |
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