Forum readers:
Just to conclude this thread, I found the source of the problem tonight and fixed it. It was my front right wheel bearing.
To troubleshoot, I had my friend rock the car forward and backward, with the car turned off and in PARK, and we were able to duplicate the noise. I put my hand on the CV Halfshaft and felt some clicking, and then traced the noise to the hub assembly which could be heard quite clearly on the hub cap.
This was a strange wheel bearing problem. I did not have any noise from it while driving (no grinding/whirring/roaring), only the squeaking and creaking whenever torque was applied either during acceleration or braking. I would also hear a clunk sometimes when putting the car in gear or hitting a dip.
Take this lesson for what it is worth... this had been a mystery to me for a month and now it's solved. Thanks to each of those that took the time to chime in with suggestions!
-Denny
