hillre51
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- 2003 explorer eddie bauer
Good afternoon, I've a 2003 Ford Explorer with 119K miles (4.0 engine). Problem: Hearing noise when turning steering wheel deeply to left. Sounds like something is rubbing. I found some grease on top of lower ball joint right beneath the clamp on the drive axle boot on passenger side front. Also seen some grease on brake hose. I don't see any tears or cuts in the rubber boot. Could the problem be a loose or worn out Crimp-clamp and or bad cv joint in the axle? Is it possible to re-pack the boot with grease and put a worm-type clamp on it? Or is it best to just replace the drive axle? What else could be causing the rubbing type noise? Could it be the tire rubbing the steering stops? Have any of you experience this problem with your Explorer and if so, how did you resolve it? Thanks, appreciate any responses and your time.