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Creaking noise during turning
Hi All,
My SVX is making noise near steering area when I turn the steering wheel towards all the way to left and right. It kind of sounds like creaking of hardwood floor. I can hear very clearly in the cabin but not really outside whether I open the hood or not. Noise is there both when parking and just idling. Did I ruin my steering column? Any idea how to find exactly where it's coming from? This started after it has been on rails for a while due to various work including timing belt and water pump. I don't think it is ps pump or belt. Thanks! |
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It is likely that its your front upper strut mount making the noise.
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I get a 'crack' when i turn, often when its at speed and the weight shifts to the outside.
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Thanks for the replies.
Mine never makes any sound on speed. Only during parking or not moving when I turn towards all the way. Since it makes sound when not moving, I thought it was not a strut? I recently changed oring but the power steering pump area does whine a little. PS whining sound is distinctly different from creaking sound I'm questioning about. I thought it was not the pump since this creaking is coming from behind the dashboard or near steering column is, I think. I could do oring change and flush again. I saw a post about sounds possibly due to something called "clock spring". Could this be damaged if a car is on a rail for a long time? |
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how much did it cost to fix it.... an arm and a leg |
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Any one who had a LESS serious problem ? |
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Re: Creaking noise during turning
Hi, since I am actually facing the exact same issue like stated in this post:
- cracking (not squeesing) sound only while turning the wheels during stand still - no increased force neccessary to turn the wheel - no noise while driving - steering fluid reservoir filled to max, no leaks) - ball joint replaced about 2 years ago I am most interested to learn if/how this issue got resolved or if there are any ideas on the root cause. Thanks a lot! Marcus |
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Re: Creaking noise during turning
Hi,
yust want to let you know: In my case the stabilizer links where shot. Marcus |
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