When I turn to left I hear a grinding noise from front end and when I hit a dip in the road I hear it. It started after I replaced upper control arms and lower ball joints
Any time you mess with those parts your messing with the alignment, just for the sake of your tires you should get an alignment. Have the alignment done then see if the problem is gone!
SOURCE: front upper ball joint replacement
The dealer's answer (if you are interested).......
The ball joint is pressed into the upper control arm and has a tapered stud for attachment to the steering knuckle. The ball joint stud is attached and locked into the steering knuckle using a special nut. The ball joint is a sealed-for-life type and requires no maintenance. If the ball joint is defective it will require replacement of the entire upper control arm.
Sorry.
SOURCE: Replacing Ball Joints on 2001 Mazda B2500 (upper and lower)
its easier to get the whole control arm and the lower one has to be pressed in. it is not and easy job if you dont have the right tools checkout rockauto.com to look at the replacement parts and to get a price on them
SOURCE: Creaking Noise in Front Axel when going over speed bumps/dips in road
My grandfather has a 97 Ford Crown Vic that used to do the same thing. He had the front end greased when he got an oil change and that solved the problem. So thats probably all you need.
SOURCE: Upper and lower ball joint replacement
to remove the axles, remove brake caliper and disc, remove hub assembly, the center hub/axle nut and...(there are i think 3-4 bolts on the back side of the spindle to remove the hub), you may have to force the hub off the spindle with a hammer or air hammer... once the hub is out the axle should slide out of the front differential allowing access to the ball joint nuts for removal...
SOURCE: 2005 malibu maxx ball joint and lower control arm torque specs
A Ball Joint Can Usually Be Replaced Without Removing The Control Arm From The Vehicle. Place The Vehicle On Jack Stands. Remove The Shock Absorber And Install A Spring Compressor on The Coil Spring.Remove The Nut Securing The Ball Joint To The steering Knuckle And Separate The Knuckle And Then Joint. The Ball Joint Should Be Pressed,Riveted,Bolted,Or Screwed Into The Control Arm.A Service Manual Will Give The Details For The Specific Make And Model Vehicle.
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just had a fresh alignment. problem still exist. i have narrowed the noise to the rear of the vehicle. any ideas. maybe stabalizer link
You should have a stabilizer bar back there. Look at the links and also the frame bushings. You may want to take a look at the rubber bushings on the top and bottom of the shocks. One other place I can think of is body to frame mounts. Good luck Let me know what you find it might help someone else.
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