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Squeaky noise when stopping notice a part that might be damaged.

Tiny
ROYCAR71
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  • 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
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  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 250,000 MILES
I have been having squeaky noise when stopping truck. When I looked under truck I noticed 2 joints or passenger and driver side with hole in rubber boot. I don't know if is my ball joints. I have enclosed a picture.
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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 AT 2:21 PM

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Tiny
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Nope it's the axle shaft for 4wd, they have lost their grease probably. Replace the shaft.
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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 AT 3:47 PM
Tiny
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Ah, is tie rods and axel shaft too? It appears from googling image I come up with tie rod for inner and outer rods. Both sides of wheel where they attend too have torn rubber boots.
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Sunday, April 26th, 2015 AT 11:36 PM
Tiny
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You can get the tie rods greased but the axle shafts can't be long as there is grease in tie rods you are ok
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Monday, April 27th, 2015 AT 7:01 AM
Tiny
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I guess I have to replace all my tie rods since all rubber boots are torn and there is no grease.
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Monday, April 27th, 2015 AT 12:49 PM
Tiny
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If no grease fittings correct
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Monday, April 27th, 2015 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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One last question, can replace just rubber boot on tie rods or/and tie rods them self?
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 AT 2:06 PM
Tiny
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You cold I guess but they aren't available for sale that I know of. Besides if they don'thave grease fittings they are dry and will wear fast so replacement is best option with a front end alignment. You can get ones that have grease fittings so they would last a lot longer.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 AT 3:14 PM

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