cracking sound from drivers side steering components

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Aug 24, 2007 | 04:18 PM

Cherub

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From: Woodlands

cracking sound from drivers side steering components

There is a cracking sound coming from somewhere on the drivers side. It only makes the sound when turning. My dad and I tried to pin point the sound but couldn't. It only makes the sound when there is wait on the drivers side so I am assuming it is a ball joint. I'd like to grease it but don't know how to do that on this car. Any comments would be appreciated. And I just ordered sub frame connectors!

Aug 25, 2007 | 06:47 AM

blade2222

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ball joint or wheel bearing, some cars have greese fitings under the ball joint some are sealed.

Aug 25, 2007 | 12:33 PM

dailydriver

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Check/grease the outer tie rod ends as well. If you've never replaced the ball joints/tie rod ends/etc. you may NOT have the zerk fittings which allow you to grease these components. I don't remember if they came from the factory or not with these (I replaced all of mine a while ago). Anyone??