Steering squeak
10-18-2013, 09:25 PM
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Steering squeak
So I have been trolling here looking for a solution to my issue. For the most part, it only happens turning right and back to center. I don't think it is the column but something with the rack or links. I hear it when outside the car, not just inside.
It sounds like metal rubbing against rubber. Just started last saturday. I don't really notice an issue with the steering feel, just the noise. It does not do it through the whole range of steering, just certain spots.
I feel like it is the tie rod end and that the bushing is failing. It only happens on the right and it sounds right by the wheel. Does this sound about right?
I know it could be a bunch of things but I am a cheapo and don't want to just throw money at it and I hate getting taken by shops.
I could do it while I replace the sway bar bushings.
It sounds like metal rubbing against rubber. Just started last saturday. I don't really notice an issue with the steering feel, just the noise. It does not do it through the whole range of steering, just certain spots.
I feel like it is the tie rod end and that the bushing is failing. It only happens on the right and it sounds right by the wheel. Does this sound about right?
I know it could be a bunch of things but I am a cheapo and don't want to just throw money at it and I hate getting taken by shops.
I could do it while I replace the sway bar bushings.
10-18-2013, 10:05 PM
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So I have been trolling here looking for a solution to my issue. For the most part, it only happens turning right and back to center. I don't think it is the column but something with the rack or links. I hear it when outside the car, not just inside.
It sounds like metal rubbing against rubber. Just started last saturday. I don't really notice an issue with the steering feel, just the noise. It does not do it through the whole range of steering, just certain spots.
I feel like it is the tie rod end and that the bushing is failing. It only happens on the right and it sounds right by the wheel. Does this sound about right?
I know it could be a bunch of things but I am a cheapo and don't want to just throw money at it and I hate getting taken by shops.
I could do it while I replace the sway bar bushings.
It sounds like metal rubbing against rubber. Just started last saturday. I don't really notice an issue with the steering feel, just the noise. It does not do it through the whole range of steering, just certain spots.
I feel like it is the tie rod end and that the bushing is failing. It only happens on the right and it sounds right by the wheel. Does this sound about right?
I know it could be a bunch of things but I am a cheapo and don't want to just throw money at it and I hate getting taken by shops.
I could do it while I replace the sway bar bushings.
It sounds like a strut mount bearing...if its most noticeable when you are parked, I'd say thats a good place to start
10-20-2013, 07:54 PM
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It is more noticeable when stopped or at lower speeds, say below 15 mph or so.
Car does have 115xxx or so and the struts have never been replaced. It started suddenly, as in "hey when did that noise start? Just now."
So, I am guessing then a strut replacement as I don't think those bushings are separate. Nevermind, it is on the top of the strut, between the strut and the top mount, correct?
Car does have 115xxx or so and the struts have never been replaced. It started suddenly, as in "hey when did that noise start? Just now."
So, I am guessing then a strut replacement as I don't think those bushings are separate. Nevermind, it is on the top of the strut, between the strut and the top mount, correct?
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10-20-2013, 10:46 PM
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It is more noticeable when stopped or at lower speeds, say below 15 mph or so.
Car does have 115xxx or so and the struts have never been replaced. It started suddenly, as in "hey when did that noise start? Just now."
So, I am guessing then a strut replacement as I don't think those bushings are separate. Nevermind, it is on the top of the strut, between the strut and the top mount, correct?
Car does have 115xxx or so and the struts have never been replaced. It started suddenly, as in "hey when did that noise start? Just now."
So, I am guessing then a strut replacement as I don't think those bushings are separate. Nevermind, it is on the top of the strut, between the strut and the top mount, correct?
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