Front End Squeal

[DucatiDom]

As stated, squeal similar to brake squeal heard when I make left turns. Happens at any speed, and occasionally over bumps. Squeals with hubs locked in but not as bad. Any sugestions or ideas will be appreciated. I would like to fix it quickly, once. I dislike trial and error mechanics, makes me feel dumb each time at the parts counter....... nope wasn't that, here's more money.....

[Acey]

My source of the squeal was a dry inner hub grease seal.

[94extreme]

well, the dumb spending can be nipped in the bud if you actually would chase down the problem first instead of throwing $ at it.. good luck though and please update us with your solution.

[DucatiDom]

well, the dumb spending can be nipped in the bud if you actually would chase down the problem first instead of throwing $ at it.. good luck though and please update us with your solution.

 

Exactly why I'm asking, I don't want to replace things just to track down the cause. Don't mind spending if something unexpected comes up in the middle of a job, just not because I picked the wrong place to start. Thanks for the replies.

[94extreme]

well, it could be what acey said or bearings or something.. you'll have to take some things apart and inspect.

[blamtro]

Check the muffler bearing.

 

On a more serious note, it could also be the plastic strut bearing located in the strut mount. Can you reproduce the squeal with the front end on jacks while a friend turns the wheel? I think that would be the best way to diagnose the prob.

Edited April 27, 2007 by blamtro

[xkrewx]

possibly your lower ball joint

[DucatiDom]

Haynes manual shows removing ball joint and entire hub/disk assembly, do I need to do this or remove hub as if I was installing warns and just clean regrease everything?

[nissandoms47]

you dont need to remove the entire hub assembly, just the CV.