1998 Bmw 328i Making Creeking Noise???

[joeygq]

I currently have a 1998 BMW 328i and for some reason when I go to park and turn the wheel either to left or right it makes a creaking noise it does not make the noise while i drive and make sharp turns and makes no noises while in motion at all only when i go to park and cut the wheel it would make a noise and not all the time ... what can it be I took it to the mechanic and they checking the sway bar etc.. and didn't find anything

[Sephro]

I would venture to guess that it is a ball joint. They tend to squeak when turning the wheel and when going over bumps. Assuming the squeak is coming from the wheels.

[joeygq]

Hmm...... I have't noticed it squeek while I go over bumps or anything but anyways what is the ball joint where can i purchase it

[Sephro]

Well it's a creaky/squeak depending on how fast it moves...

[joeygq]

I did everything possible lol When car is in motion going 10 20 30 80 100 ... etc it doesnt do it when it is standing still and i like go to park (reverse) and i cut the wheel either to left or right it makes like creaky / squeak noise and even if I move forward and cut the wheel :(

[Sephro]

The easiest way to check them is to jack the car up... Take a prybar and try to move them up and down. Be VERY careful not to hit the rubber boot or you will have to replace them.

This is the best I can say to see where they are...
http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-59-Front-Overhaul/101-Projects-59-Front-Overhaul.htm
(not saying do all of that but it will show you the location of the ball joints near the bottom)

[joeygq]

My mechanic did that he used prybar and check that all on front and back and nothing a friend told me it is my tires because they are new lol : /

[Sephro]

Oh... :lol:

Try turning you wheels on sand. See if that noise is not there... I thought you meant a much louder different noise...

[joeygq]

lol so what do u think wud u agree it is my tires or what should i worry im freak lmao im sorry bro

[Sephro]

haha It might be... Tires can make a squeaky noise when turning.... Give it a shot on some sand or anything but a hard surface...
(your lawn.. ;))