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Grease fittings on 2000 explorer

jumpervb

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City, State
roanoke,va.
Year, Model & Trim Level
2000 XLT & 2011 XLT
Getting a LOT of squeaking, moaning and groaning out of the passenger side
front end. Is there a fitting I'm missing? It is really getting annoying to hear it to say the least. Not just when the front end travels up and down but also when I turn the wheel.
Any help will be appreciated!
 






Sounds like control arm bushings, to me. Not lubricatable, generally, but you can try squirting some goober on them, look at them closely, first, and see if any rubber is hanging out, or torn and missing.

Some solvents will greatly soften bushings, use mild stuff if you try this, maybe something like WD-40, which I hate, LPS-1 or 2 is better. Imp
 






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