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Squeaky steering and suspension

Jeff00000168

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Year, Model & Trim Level
98 4.0 SOHC XLT 4X4
I have some minor problems on my 98 XLT 4.0 SOHC

It's been very hot here lately in So Cal and temperature reaches up to a hundred plus sometimes and that's when my X starts squeaking a lot! Most noises come from the front and underneath the vehicle. Turning the steering wheel even at the slightest makes a squeak (only when weather is hot). Steering wheel doesn't squeak when in normal or cold temperature. Suspension squeaks to when goin to bumps or uneven surface which is really annoying specially with people around hahaha. I had my suspension checked at Midas and everything seems to be fine. I even went to Pep Boys to have them lubricate whatever needs to be done and they said that only the new explorers are the ones that can be lubricated since the 2nd generation Xs have sealed boots or whatever he said....

Is there a way to stop the squeaking?

Thanks in advance!
 






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