420A Squeaky steering driving me nuts!

[dsmcrzy]

Hey guys hope someone can help me...

So after getting the DSM out of storage after winter and the new engine in her the steering started squeaking but not loud pitched like more of a creaking sound as you turn the wheel. So I thought it was the control arms because I knew the passenger side was on its way out. After replacing it the noise stopped for a weekish then started again. I just replaces the other control arm and still creaks like before as I turn the wheel back and forth. Today I noticed as I go over speed bumps (at like 5mph max!) the front will make that creak noise.

Anyone have any advice or where to look? it is so damn annoying!! the car has
145xxx miles and stock suspension besides the control arms I replaced.

Thanks in advance for the help guys!!

 

[DSM1G90]

Ball Joints are dry. Re-grease or replace.

 

[dsmcrzy]

Can you grease them? I didnt see any fittings...

 

[1983gsp]

Go to autozone and get the hypodermic needle attachment for your grease gun. Pierce the boot and pump until the boot gets firm, but don't overdo it. When its full, it should feel like a ripe plum.

It also works for cv axles as well.

 

[blindboarder_02]

I would check upper ball joints and bushings on upper control arm.
Also check bushings in rear upper control arms, if it sat for a while it wouldn't hurt to inspect all of the suspension components.

 

[DSM1G90]

Pierce the boot and pump ....

.. and pierce the back side of the boot on the high side so it has less chance of getting road junk in there. After you got the boot filled, bounce the front end of the car to work the grease down into the joint.

Clean the boot real good where after you pierce the boot and rough it up with sandpaper, you can cover that pierced opening with black silicon goop and roughing up the rubber on the boot will help make the goop stick.

Then, leave it alone for 24hrs so the stuff can fully cure..

 

[dsmcrzy]

Ok thanks guys I'll try that. The car didn't sit for too long and it was in a heated garage but I'll still check the suspension bushings ect

Greased up the ball joints and the noise was gone before I even lowered the jack!! Thanks guys