Have replaced wheel hubs, tie rods idler arms. will not make the noise unless actually driving.
Check the rear end or if it's a 4x4 check both axles, if the pinion losened on you it can cause this.
SOURCE: hub making grinding noise
Hub grinding noise sounds like bad wheel bearing or sticking brake caliper. A bad wheel bearing will be felt through the steering wheel and the brake pedal. a sticking caliper won't vibrate, but generate heat.
But tie rod ends get loose and cause vibration through the steering wheel on bumps, but not through brake pedal.
SOURCE: Clicking noise in front end 2001 dodge ram 4x4
the ansew i found is replacing the seal around the joint and from both end removing it and cleaning it out i had rocks in mine from going threw water and mud ita a all day deal but a twenty doller fix axle shaft oil seal is all i had to replace
SOURCE: repair steering linkage
You'll have to rent or borrow a pickle fork and a pitman arm puller. There is more than one size of pickle fork so specify for tie rod ends. You can buy them too, about $100 for the pair and they are not vehicle specific.
Jack and block up your front end so the wheels are clear. Take the nut off the tie rod end and wedge the pickle fork between the tie rod and the drag link, rap with a hammer until it separates. Loosen the bolt on the collar and unscrew the tie rod end. Count the turns when you remove it and screw the new one in the same number of turns.Fit it into the drag link and tighten the collar and the new nut.
Take the nut off the idler arm and use the pickle fork to separate it from the drag link. Unbolt the idler arm from the frame. The new one goes on in the reverse.
You'll probably need an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pitman arm,it's bigger than most wrench sets. Separate it from the drag link first. Slide the puller on and tighten it up. Once it starts to turn hard, give the bolt on the puller a rap with the hammer and tighten some more. Repeat until the arm comes off. Slip the new one on and tighten.
Don't be shy when you tighten these parts because if there is play, the holes in the drag link will oval out and you will have to replace it too. Don,t use a pickle fork on the pitman arm or you will have to replace the seal in the bottom of the steering box. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: knock in right front when turning my 84 chevy c10 truck
next move is upper suspension bush(on top of shocker.)
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