Loud squeak, partly identified.

[TheBroschFactor]

The car has been squeaking (while turning the wheel and somewhat during braking), very loudly from somewhere near the right front tire. It doesn't squeak when the car is jacked up. I've located the squeaking to the area circled in red (when that lower arm pushes against the piece above it). So, would you guess that the part above the lower arm is the actual source that I need to take out? (No, the nut below isn't missing, I just took it off).

I just looked at the other side and noticed there's supposed to be a cover between those two pieces, so maybe it's just dirty? Though, the steering wheel does vibrate a little more than it should on the freeway.

[Wickedomega]

Looks like you need a lower ball joint.

[snakeman34]

hope your not missing that nut and you took it off. that would suck if the ball joint came out of the hole while driving.

[plee3]

Yeah, you need lower ball joints.

[TheBroschFactor]

Thanks for the info. I'll replace the lower ball joint then.

[YK86]

Don't run out and buy the cheapest balljoints. OEM Honda ones are listed at $25 each (even cheaper online) and are well worth the money. Although I don't usually have problems with their other stuff like gaskets, Beck Arnley and Mevotech balljoints don't last at all.

While the car is jacked up, check for play at all the other joints.

[markj]

Definitely check all your other steering, suspension, and brake components while you're at it... failing ball joints can be a disaster, as can tie rods, and of course brakes. Better safe than sorry.

[Honderacc_91]

I have the same exact problem I bought the new parts and was wondering how much would a alignment be (if I need it)?

[WhiteShift]

For alignement if only change ball joint normally you dont need because its not part of direction. if you change tie rod in this case maybe you will need new alignement.