Squeaking On Passenger Side

greygunner · November 13th, 2007, 02:50 PM

Ok, ever since i purchased my '01 v6 I have been experiencing a quite annoying high pitched squeak from the passenger side front wheel well. It is loud enough to be heard inside the car with windows up, but only at low speeds, like in a parking lot for instance. I have taken it to my mechanic who said it was either the tie rod or ball joint. He just called me and said the tie rod looked fine, so he was going to replace the ball joint. I have seen the thread and the fix for replacing the sleeves that seemed to be causing the squeaking for some. So, i guess my question is. What do you guys think is more probable, the ball joint being bad or rusted, or the sleeves needing replaced. I do trust my mechanic, just wanted to get the opinion of you guys because I also value your knowledge on the subject. again, it's a 2001 with just over 90k.

TIA

GreenFaleen · November 13th, 2007, 03:22 PM

that could be a lot, maybe the ball joint possibly a wheel bearing. Your best bet is probably just let your mechanic take care of it

dark-samurai2 · November 13th, 2007, 04:38 PM

to me it sounds more like it could be your water pump. more often than not a squeaking noise is usually the alternator. but because you said its coming from more on the passenger side i would say your looking more at the water pump

tsp_2177 · November 13th, 2007, 05:06 PM

but it's at low speeds wouldnt a water pump or alternator squeal all the times?

greygunner · November 13th, 2007, 05:55 PM

I appreciate the input guys, I am picking the car up tomorrow morning and I will let you all know the result of the ball joint replacement. I hope it gets rid of the sound.

GreenFaleen · November 13th, 2007, 09:45 PM

if it is in the engine bay it probably is a belt that is alittle off they will stop squealing once you get up to speed, if it is from the suspension it could be a couple things.

greygunner · November 15th, 2007, 07:16 AM

UPDATE: I got the car back yesterday evening. The ball joint was replaced and the squeaking is gone!

For the future reference of others, this was a very high pitched squeak that was coming from the wheel well and could be heard only when the wheel was turned and it could be heard while the car was off, at idle, or at low speed.

Juggalo_X · November 15th, 2007, 09:35 AM

Ball joint i had the exact same issue. had it replaced and all is well. my bearing ended uo being bad as well.

November 13th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#1
greygunner Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	Squeaking On Passenger Side Ok, ever since i purchased my '01 v6 I have been experiencing a quite annoying high pitched squeak from the passenger side front wheel well. It is loud enough to be heard inside the car with windows up, but only at low speeds, like in a parking lot for instance. I have taken it to my mechanic who said it was either the tie rod or ball joint. He just called me and said the tie rod looked fine, so he was going to replace the ball joint. I have seen the thread and the fix for replacing the sleeves that seemed to be causing the squeaking for some. So, i guess my question is. What do you guys think is more probable, the ball joint being bad or rusted, or the sleeves needing replaced. I do trust my mechanic, just wanted to get the opinion of you guys because I also value your knowledge on the subject. again, it's a 2001 with just over 90k. TIA

November 13th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#2
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,817	that could be a lot, maybe the ball joint possibly a wheel bearing. Your best bet is probably just let your mechanic take care of it __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

November 13th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#4
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,874	but it's at low speeds wouldnt a water pump or alternator squeal all the times? __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

November 13th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#6
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,817	if it is in the engine bay it probably is a belt that is alittle off they will stop squealing once you get up to speed, if it is from the suspension it could be a couple things. __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

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November 13th, 2007, 05:55 PM	#5
greygunner Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	I appreciate the input guys, I am picking the car up tomorrow morning and I will let you all know the result of the ball joint replacement. I hope it gets rid of the sound.

November 15th, 2007, 07:16 AM	#7
greygunner Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	UPDATE: I got the car back yesterday evening. The ball joint was replaced and the squeaking is gone! For the future reference of others, this was a very high pitched squeak that was coming from the wheel well and could be heard only when the wheel was turned and it could be heard while the car was off, at idle, or at low speed.

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