Chirp when turning left or right

[AaronPaul]

Definitely a chirping noise when turning either direction. Lifted up both driver and passenger sides individually, checked for play in the wheel front to back and it’s solid.
While each individual wheel was up I spun them both, no noises at all.

Any thoughts?

Thank you guys.

 

[Gollywomper]

Spin the wheels while turned. Could be an axle ujoint that’s not happy when turning.

 

[AaronPaul]

Spin the wheels while turned. Could be an axle ujoint that’s not happy when turning.

Good idea. I’ll turn the wheels and spin.
I was thinking possibly a U Joint

 

[BlueC]

Definitely a chirping noise when turning either direction.

If it does this while sitting still, it's most likely going to be in the power steering system.

 

[AaronPaul]

If it does this while sitting still, it's most likely going to be in the power steering system.

No it only chirps while in motion and turning

 

[Jerry Bransford]

You sure you don't have a locker that's engaged?

 

[AaronPaul]

You sure you don't have a locker that's engaged?

No locker on this TJ. When I lift both front wheels, turn the wheels, the passenger side chirps when spinning.
U-Joint?

 

[AaronPaul]

Spin the wheels while turned. Could be an axle ujoint that’s not happy when turning.

Yeah that did it. Wheels turned, passenger side chirps while spinning

 

[Gollywomper]

Yeah that did it. Wheels turned, passenger side chirps while spinning

Only when turned or straight too. Could be ujoint or unit bearing at the wheel.

 

[AaronPaul]

Only when turned or straight too. Could be ujoint or unit bearing at the wheel.

Only when turned

 

[Gollywomper]

Only when turned

Probably a ujoint then. The unit bearing has to come off to do the ujoint so you can inspect it a bit more closely at that time.

 

[AaronPaul]

Probably a ujoint then. The unit bearing has to come off to do the ujoint so you can inspect it a bit more closely at that time.

Yeah I’m quite positive it’s the axle U joint at this point. I can actually get the yoke and U joint to wobble slightly with just my hands.
Should be an interesting job

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Replace both axle shaft u-joints with a Spicer 5-760x which is a significantly stronger and more durable direct replacement for the Spicer the factory installed. No store brands.

 

[TheBoogieman]

Should be an interesting job

It'll be more interesting if you screw up the axle seals when putting the shafts back in.

 

[AaronPaul]

Replace both axle shaft u-joints with a Spicer 5-760x which is a significantly stronger and more durable direct replacement for the Spicer the factory installed. No store brands.

Thank you for the product tip Jerry!
I’ll definitely do that. I’ve never done this repair so we shall see how it goes.
That U Joint will fit my 2000 TJ?

 

[AaronPaul]

It'll be more interesting if you screw up the axle seals when putting the shafts back in.

Well let’s not do that lol

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Thank you for the product tip Jerry!
I’ll definitely do that. I’ve never done this repair so we shall see how it goes.
That U Joint will fit my 2000 TJ?

It fits all model year TJs whether it's a Dana 30 or Dana 44, it's a direct replacement.

 

[AaronPaul]

It fits all model year TJs whether it's a Dana 30 or Dana 44, it's a direct replacement.

Awesome! Thank you Jerry! Much appreciated as always

 

[TheBoogieman]

Well let’s not do that lol

Things will go much easier if you don't have the typical DC rust issues. My TJ spent all but 2 years of it's life in Texas. The 2 years in DC caused slight rust issues.

 

[AaronPaul]

Things will go much easier if you don't have the typical DC rust issues. My TJ spent all but 2 years of it's life in Texas. The 2 years in DC caused slight rust issues.

I’m not worried about the brakes coming off etc as I just replaced all of that hardware last year. The 3 ( I believe) 12 point nuts that hold the unit on are GONE! That my first obstacle.
The 2nd is the actual u -joint and yoke and getting them out because they are so so rusted