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Squeak When turning at low Speed

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by jham101, Jan 15, 2023.

  1. Jan 15, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    jham101

    jham101 [OP] New Member

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    Hey,

    My 2012 tundra with 180k miles recently started squeaking when I turn at low speeds. It’s seems isolated to front right side. The cv boot seems to be intact. Anything I should be checking for? Tests to isolate issue? The suspension and shocks are relatively new with 30k on them.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2023 at 6:26 PM
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    Check your ball joints. I placed my hand on a safe spot on the Upper control arm and had someone turn the wheel. There was no doubt that's where it was coming from.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM
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    It was the control arm bushing. Greased it today and solved the squeak!
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:21 AM
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    How did you grease the control arm bushing? I thought there was no zerk fittings on the suspension parts. Just wondering your process. Thanks.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:33 AM
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    So the ball joint that was squeaking failed last summer and was replaced. It had a nipple/insert at the top I could attach grease gun to. My OE ones have not failed from a needing grease perspective.
     

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