noise when turning steering wheel
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noise when turning steering wheel
ive had this clicking noise for a while every time i turn the wheel to either side and i cant figure out what it is any help?
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Re: noise when turning steering wheel
not sayin i dont believe u but how positive are u its my axle ima take a look in the mornin
BUMP!!!
BUMP!!!
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He's positive and so am I.
The CV boot has cracked, leaking all the grease. The CV joint has then been run dry for some time and is now clicking because it's not lubricated and damaged. If it's clicking on both sides, you'll need two new axles. Yes it sucks. Good luck.
The CV boot has cracked, leaking all the grease. The CV joint has then been run dry for some time and is now clicking because it's not lubricated and damaged. If it's clicking on both sides, you'll need two new axles. Yes it sucks. Good luck.
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Re: noise when turning steering wheel
How about we get some more information from the OP before everyone just up and proclaims "it's the axle!!!11!!!one!!eleven"
OP: does the clicking sound occur while driving (turning a corner)? Or does it happen while the car is sitting stationary and you turn the wheel? If the former, then it's the axle like everyone said. If the latter, then it's NOT the axle.
If it makes the noise while sitting still and turning the wheel, then the problem could be the steering rack itself, but more likely it's one of you ball joints. My car had this very problem and I thought I traced it to the steering rack. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt unit, but the problem remained! Finally I found the left lower ball joint boot was all torn, grease had all come out, and all kinds of dirt and grit were in there. I had that ball joint replaced and it fixed the problem right up.
OP: does the clicking sound occur while driving (turning a corner)? Or does it happen while the car is sitting stationary and you turn the wheel? If the former, then it's the axle like everyone said. If the latter, then it's NOT the axle.
If it makes the noise while sitting still and turning the wheel, then the problem could be the steering rack itself, but more likely it's one of you ball joints. My car had this very problem and I thought I traced it to the steering rack. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt unit, but the problem remained! Finally I found the left lower ball joint boot was all torn, grease had all come out, and all kinds of dirt and grit were in there. I had that ball joint replaced and it fixed the problem right up.
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How about we get some more information from the OP before everyone just up and proclaims "it's the axle!!!11!!!one!!eleven"
OP: does the clicking sound occur while driving (turning a corner)? Or does it happen while the car is sitting stationary and you turn the wheel? If the former, then it's the axle like everyone said. If the latter, then it's NOT the axle.
If it makes the noise while sitting still and turning the wheel, then the problem could be the steering rack itself, but more likely it's one of you ball joints. My car had this very problem and I thought I traced it to the steering rack. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt unit, but the problem remained! Finally I found the left lower ball joint boot was all torn, grease had all come out, and all kinds of dirt and grit were in there. I had that ball joint replaced and it fixed the problem right up.
OP: does the clicking sound occur while driving (turning a corner)? Or does it happen while the car is sitting stationary and you turn the wheel? If the former, then it's the axle like everyone said. If the latter, then it's NOT the axle.
If it makes the noise while sitting still and turning the wheel, then the problem could be the steering rack itself, but more likely it's one of you ball joints. My car had this very problem and I thought I traced it to the steering rack. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt unit, but the problem remained! Finally I found the left lower ball joint boot was all torn, grease had all come out, and all kinds of dirt and grit were in there. I had that ball joint replaced and it fixed the problem right up.
it happens while i drive while im stopped all the time thanx for everyones help but need to get this resolved
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I have the same issue and the sound is comin from the power steering ram, NOT THE AXLES, everyone jumps straight to the axles all the time, but u need to be specific when asking for help...
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if its a clicking then its your axle........jack your car up and check the boots
if its a winding noise there is probably air in your P.S. system
Also, correct me if I am wrong I thought the P.S. was just a pump that helped assist the rack and pinion. Not a hydraulic ram moving the steering ?? Im not to sure how it works down there I never really got into steering systems PRETTY BORING
if its a winding noise there is probably air in your P.S. system
Also, correct me if I am wrong I thought the P.S. was just a pump that helped assist the rack and pinion. Not a hydraulic ram moving the steering ?? Im not to sure how it works down there I never really got into steering systems PRETTY BORING
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Re: noise when turning steering wheel
if its a clicking then its your axle........jack your car up and check the boots
if its a winding noise there is probably air in your P.S. system
Also, correct me if I am wrong I thought the P.S. was just a pump that helped assist the rack and pinion. Not a hydraulic ram moving the steering ?? Im not to sure how it works down there I never really got into steering systems PRETTY BORING
if its a winding noise there is probably air in your P.S. system
Also, correct me if I am wrong I thought the P.S. was just a pump that helped assist the rack and pinion. Not a hydraulic ram moving the steering ?? Im not to sure how it works down there I never really got into steering systems PRETTY BORING
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If it is happening while car is stopped then it is either the ball joints or tie-rods. You can check the ball joints by jacking up on the lower control arms and lifting up on the bottom of the tire with a pry bar. To check the outter tie rods grab them anpush upward and down ward to check for looseness. The inners are the same but there will be a boot on the rack you have to squeeze down to feel the tie rod.
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Dude listen to me dude these guys keep telling you to look at ur CV joints, but you said they look good right. Look at the ball joints or the tie rode ends(inner or outter).
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Re: noise when turning steering wheel
Also, inner CV joints vibrate under load when they go bad. I've never heard of one making a clunking noise.
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