Squeaky left front.

[ddjac123]

how difficult is it to replace control arm ball joints & bushings for a 1997 Eddie Bauer AWD? The front left just started to squeek (loud) when I go over little speed bumps. Can I just lube up something?

 

[my pos mounty]

this thread will show you how. Just use search.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194453
It may be the balljoint, a-arm bushings (upper or lower), or the tierod that is squeaking.
If you squirt the a-arm bushings with something such as WD-40, and it stops squeaking, you found the culprit.
The left side balljoint is one piece with the upper control arm. Some on the right are, some are not.
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EDIT:

The lower balljoint replacement thread is also referenced in the thread I posted, as well as here ->
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188225

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 95-01 section.