weird sound from front drivers side wheel

[cherokeekid95]

on the way into work my front drivers side tire makes a weird noise. Its not a squeak or a squeal its more like a creak. and it does it in a rythum based on the speed of the wheel. It almost sounds like a piece of plastic is clicking against something. I have done a minor visual inspection. Just looked around. since i am work i have not had a chance to pull the wheel. I have found that if i turn the wheel or apply the brake it stops. Any tips for something to look for when i get a chance?:confused:

[Mike in NJ]

While you are looking at calipers, dust shields, and things, you might as well check your u-joints as well.

Sometimes it's not real obvious so lift the wheel and "wiggle" the tire with your arms. When the joints just start to go, they start to make a slight clicking noise (gets noisier as it gets worse).

Good luck.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[KarmirXJ]

put it on a jack and take off the wheel and caliper,im sure youll find something you werent expecting to be there. also like noted above check the safts as well.

[cherokeekid95]

pulled the wheel during lunch break. didn't find a thing.:confused: how do i know if the ujoint is toast? i did the "wiggle thing" and its solid as a rock.:mad: i didn't have time to do a whole lot of searching. put i back on and coasted around the parking lot couldn't quite tell if i could hear it or not. guess i find out on way home:rolleyes: thanks for all the tips guys.