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2003 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel

Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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2003 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel Frontend Noise

When turning the wheel frontend starts making a clicking noise, can not hear when driving straight

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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possible u joint i think. if its a 4x4. maybe even a wheel bearing
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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I agree sounds like a u joint. You can check for other problems by jacking one side a few inches off the ground and sticking a long pry bar under the tire to check for play, then wiggle it side to side to check tierod ends. Good luck
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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maybe a loose tracbar?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Sounds like classic U-joint symptoms to me.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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Sort of sounds like it to me also. Below is a recent link talking about it some:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...e-t246161.html
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