2 problems, 04' TJ

[jpanisiak]

Ok I have a 2004, Jeep TJ, 4.0. It has 31" ties on 15" rims. I have a severe wobble in the front, which has been eating my tire tread severely. Now, i blew both of my sway bar links, and replaced them. I still have the wobble, im thinking ball joints are shot? any suggestions?
Another thing... When i start my jeep, say int he morning, it makes a short squeeling sound for about 1-2 secs, but goes away completly after that. This sound goesaway after the engine is warmed up and i try atsrting the engine after driving. (say driving 25 km, then shutting off, then starting back up again). This sound just started happening around the beginning of winter. Any ideas?

[ctwright]

As far as the squealing goes check your tension on your belt(s). Probably a loose belt.

[fredjacksonsan]

The squealing noise is your drive belt, in the winter there is a lot of battery demand initially. At the high charge required, your alternator is putting a lot of demand on the belt.

Make sure your belt is in good condition; it should be an automatic tensioner, so a worn belt (or one that is contaminated) will squeal. If your belt is new(er) your tensioner might be going bad.


The wobble is more serious, and could have several causes. Do a search under this forum for "Death Wobble" and you will get good results for what to try. First thing though is to make sure your alignment is correct and your tires are properly balanced.