Front end creak

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Apr 23, 2006 | 11:51 AM

huntmoneyls1

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Front end creak

I have a 96 Trans am and whenever I turn the steering wheel either way I here a creeking sound from the front end. Either way I turn it its the same sound. It still drives straight just the noise. I was wondering if anyone had any insight to this before I have to jack it up and start looking for problems.

Apr 24, 2006 | 02:26 PM

wamp42

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I have this problem too on my 98 Formula.

Apr 25, 2006 | 05:32 AM

leadfoot4

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Bad ball joint, maybe... The factory parts aren't greaseable.

Apr 25, 2006 | 11:26 AM

wamp42

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So they arent greasable. I was kind of wondering if that was it, but I guess its not possible.

Apr 25, 2006 | 03:17 PM

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Likely it's your sway bar bushings. Try greasing them. I have a similar issue. Greasing them this weekend.

Apr 25, 2006 | 03:54 PM

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Does it do it 100% of the time, even after driving for a long time?

As the rubber parts start to dry out a little you can get some of this, but it should go away after a few miles. If it sticks around then you should probably get under there and take a look at everything in the front suspension, ball joints, strut mounts, sway mounts, etc.