Noises after tire rotation/chassi lube

[jcm]

I have 90K mi on my 04 4runner 4x4 and had the tires rotated recently. I asked that the drive train be lubed in the process (6 zerks). About a day after the procedure, I noticed that the left wheelwell area would make a soft clunking noise when turning right. Likewise for the right side when turning left. I initially thought the lugnuts weren't tightened all the way but I checked a few by hand (not the best indicator) and didn't notice a problem. The wheels didn't seem to vibrate more than normal and the car still handled well so I ruled this out as possibility. A few days later I noticed that the clunking noise happened when hitting potholes/bumps and not so much, if at all, when turning). Now about a month later the car has developed a ringing/jingling noise (like I'm dragging a chain under the car). The noise starts at v. low speeds and continues at all speeds. Any ideas? Could over lubing the front drivetrain cause this? Your help is much appreciated.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I have 90K mi on my 04 4runner 4x4 and had the tires rotated recently. I asked that the drive train be lubed in the process (6 zerks). About a day after the procedure, I noticed that the left wheelwell area would make a soft clunking noise when turning right. Likewise for the right side when turning left. I initially thought the lugnuts weren't tightened all the way but I checked a few by hand (not the best indicator) and didn't notice a problem. The wheels didn't seem to vibrate more than normal and the car still handled well so I ruled this out as possibility. A few days later I noticed that the clunking noise happened when hitting potholes/bumps and not so much, if at all, when turning). Now about a month later the car has developed a ringing/jingling noise (like I'm dragging a chain under the car). The noise starts at v. low speeds and continues at all speeds. Any ideas? Could over lubing the front drivetrain cause this? Your help is much appreciated.

That's weird... Lubing shouldn't cause the noise. Are all the center caps on the rims snapped on correctly? Did the remove the skid plate to gain access? If the did maybe they didn't get it on quite right.
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