1998 Jeep Cherokee Funny noise when I Turn

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BABE0807
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I noticed the other day when I turn the front drivers side tire area makes a terrible cccccrrrrrrreeeeeeeekk noise. It doesn't do it every time, but it does it often enough for me to be concerned. I can also "feel" the creak in my foot if it is resting on the floor board. Any suggestions?
Oct 20, 2008 at 8:49 AM
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RACEFAN966
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You need to check you tie rod ends and sway bar bushings the ones at the frame and the end links at the front end. You should also check your control arm bushing upper and lowers too. Any one of these can be making noise.
Oct 20, 2008 at 5:49 PM
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JASONRAY
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Don't overlook the ball joints. Notorious for 'creeeeeeeking'....
Oct 21, 2008 at 6:06 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Good call forgot about those there is an upper and a lower.
Oct 21, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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