2002 4.0 ball joints

[buc2000]

I have a 02 s type 4.0 . I really love my car and I have tried to take care of it but some things are going wrong thats got me asking my self should i bail out now ? I have a real bad squeakin noise when I drive and turn . I was told It was The ball joints or bushings and i think maybe ball joints too was also told you dont have to buy whole assembly but " ball joint only" has any one else had problem and do you know where i can get ?

[Neil]

Yup, you should buy the ball joints and then press old ball joints out and replace with new ones. This is what people do on their own or repair shops.

[Neil]

Wheel ball bearings / hub can be also faulty / running out, if it worns out more, you can expect strange sounds while driving.

[buc2000]

Hmmm... maybe wheel hub but i can be in park with car running and move steering wheel back and forth and it sounds like old door creeking  . any ideas ? thanks for help guys.

[Neil]

It could be roll bar links as well, not only ball joints. You should visit a repair shop and ask the guy to test the ball joints and see the roll bar links. Using force you can see if there is a bad movement or even ticking sound or something. A common failure if you are driving on bad roads, or haven't changed these parts for years.

[Neil]

If you have a "clonking" sound from the front, the anti roll bar bushings may be also worn out.

[buc2000]

do anyone tell me where i can see a picture of these parts and where can i get them besides dealer because they are very expensive.

[Neil]

Search Ebay and Jaguar part stores. There are many sellers around these days.

There are currently 2 ball joints for around $110 in Ebay with shipping to US. Where are you located?