Creaking / snapping noise while turning slowly and squeal coming from rear

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I’m replacing the sway bar links and drivers inner tie rod end and left outer.

I want to replace the pitman arm and drag link as well since I’m having a creaking issue when turning slowly and the steering wheel is a bit loose/crooked. But not sure if this is a good idea? Or even necessary.

Also, there’s a squeal coming from the rear when driving slowly it’s like a rotational squeal that only sounds on one full rotation. Any thoughts on what this is?

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It's not a bad idea to replace the steering components if you have no idea when they were last replace, and now would be a perfect time to do a ZJ Tie Rod Conversion.

In regards to the rear, it's likely that it's a u-joint in the rear driveshaft. I would grease them and see if that helps at all. If it does, then you know you need to look at the u-joints back there more carefully.
 
Chris said:
It's not a bad idea to replace the steering components if you have no idea when they were last replace, and now would be a perfect time to do a ZJ Tie Rod Conversion.

In regards to the rear, it's likely that it's a u-joint in the rear driveshaft. I would grease them and see if that helps at all. If it does, then you know you need to look at the u-joints back there more carefully.
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Thanks! Parts come in this weekend so I’ll check it out.
 
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