loud squeaking sound coming from somewhere around the wheel area?

1998 GMC JIMMY

ARIONA

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Suspension problem
1998 GMC Jimmy 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 126 + miles
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I just bought a used jimmy. I have noticed that when I make a turn that causes the vehicle to lean to the driver side, there is a loud squeaking sound coming from somewhere around the wheel area. This noise is loud and obnoxious. Could the axles need to be greased?

Dec 12, 2007 at 1:36 AM

JEFFYTUNE

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Hi.

This should be inspected by a qualified technition, without being able to see it, there are just too many things it could be to guess.

Jeff m.

Dec 12, 2007 at 2:01 AM

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I have seen the bearing hub go out and cause this problem, raise the front of the car and spin the front wheel you will hear the noise.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

this video shows how the job is done.

https://youtu.be/ZgiPRG6jffc?si=khWreQcMOCM1-HpA

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