The front end of my Sebring makes a squeaking/groaning noise while turning. The steering wheel also shimmys whenever I brake at higher speeds. The noise goes away whenever the car is jacked up off the ground so the mechanics always give me a blank stare afterwards. Ive heard several theories from ball joints to cv boots and am looking for more advice.
Have tie-rods checked. What happens is the tie-rods move when braking causing tires and front end to shimmy. Another problem could be worn spring or shock mounts. The reason the noise goes away when vehicle is off ground is because it's not under load
It could be a powersteering leak. Sometimes there is a shaft seal under the steering column inside that needs to be greased because f squeaks. The brake problem is from warped rotors, most likely the front since you feel it in the steering wheel.
SOURCE: 2001 chrysler sebring ball joint (boot) repair
I do not believe that the balljoint is causing the squeak. Take your car to an independent mechanic that you trust. dealerships are notorius for mis-diagnosing (it begins with the intake person describing the problem wrong).
More than likely, the squeak is coming from a worn rubber bushing or mount. Check the exhast pipe hangers for worn rubber. Also check the anti-sway bar bushings and the motor mounts. You should be able to replace these with ordinary tools (assuming you have safe access to the botom of the car - i.e. jack stands). Also check the control arm bushings (these would require an expert, or a pro to replace).
If the balljoint boot is cracked, you can prolong the ball joint life by keeping it well greased. If grease is oozing out the crack, then the balljoint is protected. Replacing the balljoint boot requires separating the wheel spindle from the control arm and can be very dangerous because of the strut spring. This should be left to the expert, or professional mechanic. Also, if the ball joint is squeaking, it needs to be replaced.
If you still want to tackle this yourself, buy a Chilton or similar book (under $10) specifically for your car. They have good instructions and diagrams.
SOURCE: 2000 Chrysler Sebring Conv. replaced struts-front end squeaks on brake and turn
the reason why ur car squeaks is the ball joint i have a chrysler and same thing happened n my friend knows a lil bit bout cars had the same prob with hiss car and then the tire came of came to find out it was the ball joint causing the squeaks its not bearings or ur brakes car places told me same thing didnt fix it it is 100 percent ur ball joint and when u ask for the part ask for a lower control arm with a ball joint and install it by whoever
check the power steering fluid level..
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