Front End Rattle

[HoltzKJ]

I looked around on other posts and couldn't identify my problem being specifically the same as other peoples. The rattling is most prominent in reverse, when im backing up i constantly hear a metallic rattling. It also happens occasionally when I am in Park, not in neutral, and only in Drive when i first step on the gas from a complete stop.

*On a side note* I get a squealing sound from the Jeep when i am turning semi-sharp, any ideas?

Any help is much appreciated, thanks!

 

[uss2defiant]

heat shield that's rattling??

Squealing? is that you turning with the wheel at a lock position? that's your P/s pump squealing.

 

[HoltzKJ]

Squealing? is that you turning with the wheel at a lock position? that's your P/s pump squealing.

From around half way to full lock, it sounds like it is metal rubbing on something (only happens in motion)

 

[rjkj2005]

Check the swaybar end links. There is a washer on them that if the bushing is worn enough it can make a rattle sound

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[TwoBobsKJ]

Also check the CV joint on the transfer case end of the front driveshaft. When it's bad it makes all kinds of weird noises - rattles, squeals. clicks, squeaking, you name it. Cheap maintenance item - buy the replacement CV at driveshaftparts.com.

Bob

 

[HoltzKJ]

Also check the CV joint on the transfer case end of the front driveshaft. When it's bad it makes all kinds of weird noises - rattles, squeals. clicks, squeaking, you name it. Cheap maintenance item - buy the replacement CV at driveshaftparts.com.

Bob

What is it I should be looking for on the driveshaft? The boot looks ok (not ripped, or leaking grease). Is there a way to know for sure thats what it is?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Take the front driveshaft off and see if the noise is still there