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#6 of 13 squeeking in the front by stanf Dec 05, 2007 (9:46 am)
I have a 1998 ranger extended cab when you turn right or left it squeeks real bad while driveing at slow speeds. I lifted it up in the front and turned the steering wheel both ways and theres no noise at all. Can any one tell what this may be. thanks Replies to this message: bolivar (Dec 05, 2007 11:12 pm)
#7 of 13 Re: squeeking in the front [stanf] by bolivar Dec 05, 2007 (11:12 pm)
Replying to: stanf (Dec 05, 2007 9:46 am) I don't remember when they changed the front suspension....   On my 1994, with I-Beams, there is a 'radial trailing arm' or some such named suspension item. It it a large, about 2 1/2 foot long arm that goes backward from the front suspension and terminates in a cross member that holds the transmission. Where it ends is a large, round, rubber bushing and the metal arm goes thru this with a big nut on the end.   The bushing wears and squeaks a lot.   This is a pretty simple job to replace, even though it is suspension work.   Jack up. Remove wheel. Remove caliper, hang from a wire. Remove shock. Now,the tougher part starts. Remove the big nut inside the spring. Twist and pull the spring out. It is NOT loaded, under pressure, it will NOT fly out. Remove the big bolt holding the front of the radial arm. Remove the big nut on the back of the bushing. Pull the radial arm forward and out of the bushing. The bushings are cheap, only about $15 or so. Do both sides, they are probably both worn out.   If you are good with a grinder, torch, and/or drill, you can remove the rivets that hold the bracket that holds the bushing from the crossmember and not take any of the suspension down. Remove nut and pull the bushing off. Replace rivets with bolts. I didn't dare try this, there are fuel and brake lines nearby and I knew I would cut one of these with a grinder.....   Oh, if you have 4 wheel drive, the above isn't true. They are a lot different.
#8 of 13 Re: ford ranger sterring pump problems [bolivar] by lastnhovgator Feb 23, 2009 (8:18 am)
Replying to: bolivar (Dec 22, 2006 2:20 am) Heard the exact same at an Autozone this morning. Replies to this message: bolivar (Feb 23, 2009 4:13 pm)
#9 of 13 Re: ford ranger sterring pump problems [lastnhovgator] by bolivar Feb 23, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: lastnhovgator (Feb 23, 2009 8:18 am) Guess it's gotta be true. Two times in two years.
#10 of 13 99 Ranger XLT PS noise by buster15 Mar 10, 2009 (6:13 pm)
Hey all,   My Ranger started to squeek in the last couple days. The noise is intermittent and only happens on turning the steering wheel. Any one with ideas, the ps fuid is topped up.
#11 of 13 89 Ranger Loose Steering by mgoblue1956 May 15, 2009 (7:15 am)
I have an 89 Ranger with very loose steering. Where do I begin searching for possible causes?
#12 of 13 2000 ranger xlt 4wd w/4.0 by bigbill42436 Aug 22, 2009 (8:35 pm)
My power steering pump is constantly whining as if low on fluid,(which it's not). Truck steers fine and nothing seems wrong just wondering what it could be and how to eliminate the annoying whining.
#13 of 13 Ford Ranger steering problem by 1400pennav Oct 19, 2009 (5:19 am)
I have an 99 2wd ranger, just replaced front rotors and pads. while test driving the truck I notice that the steering shudders momentarily when turning both ways while pushing the brake pedal. no shuddering with my foot of the brake. Note: when I change the pads i did pushed the caliper pistons without loosening the bleeder screws, and just drained the excess brake fluid from the master cylinder.

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