I had both my other tie rods replaced a few months ago and now I notice when i'm comming to a semi-hard/hard stop the car will emit a popping noise from the front. When turning the wheel and going up a drive way i hear a popping noise. It is when i am stepping on the brakes it happens. I went under the car and greased everything but it still does it.

 

Be a little more specific....is it while the brakes are applied...after it comes to a stop or when turning the wheel while braking. It could be either a ball joint although I wouldn't think a '98 would need ball joints. It could be a brake caliper as well.

 

CHECK YOUR BALL JOINTS jack car up on one side under lower control arm..jack up about 2inches get pry bar put under tire and push up..dose it have slack,,? go see