1998 Ford Ranger SQUEAKS AND SHAKES

Tiny
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1998 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I have a 1998 ford ranger with 200,000 miles. I have had this truck for 3 yrs. I have had the regular wear and tear on it. My truck squeak all over. When I turn the wheel, when I hit a bump not only does it squeaks, but it shakes. It sounds like someone is opening an old house door. When my kids are on the back jumping up and down, you can here the noise very well. I have use WD40 everywhere and still can not stop the squeaking. Also my truck is leaking power steering fluid very slowly. Does it sound like the rack pinion needs to be replaced?
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 AT 8:59 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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I would be checkign first with the ball joints. After you check those move onto the tie rods. Etc.

Jack up front end and have someone turn wheel fast back and forth and feel and look for freeplay.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 6:19 PM
Tiny
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THANK SO MUCH.
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009 AT 6:43 PM

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