Slow speed squeak. Wheel bearing?

[Johnstra]

When turning at low speed I can hear a very noticeable squeek squeek squeak... sounds like a bird is chirping. It's coming from the right front wheel - right at the knuckle I think. Wheel bearing or ball joint?

-john

 

[LCartier]

4x4? if so, could be front drive shaft U-joint

 

[Andy Morrison]

I would check axel U-joints. Ball joints don't usually squeek.

 

[Johnstra]

Yes, it's a 4x4. I'll check that u-joint first. Thanks!

 

[LCartier]

visually inspect the u-joints, they may still seem "tight" if you can, remove driveshaft to get closer inspection.

 

[Blu-meanie]

Go for the easy things first... . brakes. Warped rotor, worn brake, calipers needing some lube on the slides, etc. Tap the brakes and if it goes away, I'd look at brakes.

 

[CookJ]

I have the same issue, but with the driveside. Just replaced the rotors and pads and it's still there. Hoping it's the u-joint and not hub.

 

[Jeepr]

Just based on my experiences with my Jeep, if it does it mainly in the morning and goes away after a while, I would say it's the driveshaft u-joint or CV ball on the driveshaft.

 

[JBallou]

U-joint on the front axle like others have mentioned.



Give us more info. Rusty red u-joint area, only happens cold, hot, turning, stopping coasting?



You don't go to the doctor with one complaint. More signs and symptoms are needed for exact breakdown. Thanks.

 

[magothy1]

Had the squeak thing when my front wheel bearing was going out, but I imagine with a 4x4 you have lots of other possibilities up there. I should have jacked mine up and checked it.



2003 3500 4x2, generally stock, 93,000 miles.

 

[DBohl]

I had the same thing on my 04 turned out to be the axle u joints, that's when I changed over to lock out hubs. know i have some squeeking noise again, this time it's the front u joint on the rear drive shaft. I picked up some spicers to take care of that.

 

[BFoughty]

I have the same sound but mine is a two wheel drive. I thought that it may be a worn carrier bearing???