Terrible Squeak in front end of Yamaha Kodiak 400

[shooter5635]

Hello,

I've got a 2000 Yamaha 400 Kodiak and after plowing season i was washing it down to get all the salt off of it. After i washed it off, the front end squeaks like crazy when im in reverse, but only while im in reverse. When im going forward there is no noise. I called a couple buddies but they didnt have any idea what it was so i soaked the A-Arms with WD40 and the squeaking has gone away, but i know as soon as the weather warms up and i hit the creek beds, the oil is just gonna get washed away and that annoying squeak will come back. I was wondering if you guys had any idea what it was specifically so i could grease it and be done with it.

 

[Puba]

Lower steering bearing in the steering post. Mine did the same thing. The dealer said it was ok and not to bother changing it but the squeeking drove me nut's. A buddy had the same problem so I told the dealer to change it, low and behold the squeeking was gone.......

 

[shooter5635]

ok thanks, i havent taken it to the dealer yet, but that is the next step. How much did it cost to get yours replaced?