I just bought a used '03 Frontier Desert Runner, and I am getting squeaking and popping from the front driver side suspension when I turn right. it is getting worse, and it sounds like a bushing or loose bolt somewhere. I can't see any loose bolts....any thoughts?
If the noise is only heard on FULL LOCK turns, check to make sure the steering stops have their protective little plastic/aluminum caps on the ends of the bolts. They make a helluva noise when they are missing and the stop digs into the lower control arm. And just to play it safe, smear a little wheel bearing grease on the control arm where the stop rides.
If they are in place, have someone turn the steering wheel while you grab the lower control arm on the offending side near the ball joint. Please, be careful! You might have a toasted ball joint.
Let us know how you make out....
Underdogs....thanks for the response! However, the sounds comes when halfway into the turn, not when it is fully locked. It is actually more of a creaking and popping noise mixed together...and I can actually feel it under my feet when in the driver's seat. Nissan dealership told me it was a suspension arm that was dried out and needed to be removed cleaned, lubricated, and re-fastened....to the tune of about $500. Any other thoughts?
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Originally Posted by 93*SE-R
If the noise is only heard on FULL LOCK turns, check to make sure the steering stops have their protective little plastic/aluminum caps on the ends of the bolts. They make a helluva noise when they are missing and the stop digs into the lower control arm. And just to play it safe, smear a little wheel bearing grease on the control arm where the stop rides.
If they are in place, have someone turn the steering wheel while you grab the lower control arm on the offending side near the ball joint. Please, be careful! You might have a toasted ball joint.
Let us know how you make out....
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