steering issue...
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Jersey City, NJ
steering issue...
ok well, i have this sort of clunk from the front, wheel area whenever I:
a) turn the wheel at about 3/4 from dead center to lock either way at a stop (like turning the wheel to get out of a parking spot)
b) accelerate suddenly
c) brake hard
d) when weight transfers more abruptly from front to back/back to front
e) over more violent bumps/potholes
The best way I can describe it is like the steering rack is moving? I just replaced all my control arms and tie rod ends, so they are not the culprit. there is also no shimmying or play in steering. I do have a squeak, sort of like two heavy rubber things rotating on each other. It's not my p/s pump, because I tried looking for the noise where the pump is and nothing, its coming from the rack area. One thing i have noticed is that at higher speed and while turning, I get a barely noticeable vibration coming from the front consistent with wheel rotation. It does not affect steering at all though. Another detail is I was told I should have my p/s fluid replaced because it no longer had appropriate viscosity.
Please let me know if you guys have anything, I'm really dumbfounded.
a) turn the wheel at about 3/4 from dead center to lock either way at a stop (like turning the wheel to get out of a parking spot)
b) accelerate suddenly
c) brake hard
d) when weight transfers more abruptly from front to back/back to front
e) over more violent bumps/potholes
The best way I can describe it is like the steering rack is moving? I just replaced all my control arms and tie rod ends, so they are not the culprit. there is also no shimmying or play in steering. I do have a squeak, sort of like two heavy rubber things rotating on each other. It's not my p/s pump, because I tried looking for the noise where the pump is and nothing, its coming from the rack area. One thing i have noticed is that at higher speed and while turning, I get a barely noticeable vibration coming from the front consistent with wheel rotation. It does not affect steering at all though. Another detail is I was told I should have my p/s fluid replaced because it no longer had appropriate viscosity.
Please let me know if you guys have anything, I'm really dumbfounded.
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: St. Charles MO, on youtube: GERMANPOWER90.
I have heard of PS racks having issues/making noise. Rarely, but it happens. And it is expensive, so pray its not.
Could vibration possibly be rotors. Mine are warped, dont notice below ~80 though..
Could vibration possibly be rotors. Mine are warped, dont notice below ~80 though..
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Jersey City, NJ
i really hope not. and my rotors are warped to ****, but i know its not that. the vibration is while driving regularly, not braking, and is consistent with wheel rotation. thanks though 2001a6. anyone else?
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 681
From: Jersey City, NJ
check original post. i just replaced the control arms last month. any other ideas? ill check the strut mounts and that bolt under the battery, actually sounds like its coming from there. strut mounts i remember torquing down when i put the strut tower back into the car.
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 364
From: OKC, OK
ok well, i have this sort of clunk from the front, wheel area whenever I:
a) turn the wheel at about 3/4 from dead center to lock either way at a stop (like turning the wheel to get out of a parking spot)
b) accelerate suddenly
c) brake hard
d) when weight transfers more abruptly from front to back/back to front
e) over more violent bumps/potholes
The best way I can describe it is like the steering rack is moving? I just replaced all my control arms and tie rod ends, so they are not the culprit. there is also no shimmying or play in steering. I do have a squeak, sort of like two heavy rubber things rotating on each other. It's not my p/s pump, because I tried looking for the noise where the pump is and nothing, its coming from the rack area. One thing i have noticed is that at higher speed and while turning, I get a barely noticeable vibration coming from the front consistent with wheel rotation. It does not affect steering at all though. Another detail is I was told I should have my p/s fluid replaced because it no longer had appropriate viscosity.
Please let me know if you guys have anything, I'm really dumbfounded.
a) turn the wheel at about 3/4 from dead center to lock either way at a stop (like turning the wheel to get out of a parking spot)
b) accelerate suddenly
c) brake hard
d) when weight transfers more abruptly from front to back/back to front
e) over more violent bumps/potholes
The best way I can describe it is like the steering rack is moving? I just replaced all my control arms and tie rod ends, so they are not the culprit. there is also no shimmying or play in steering. I do have a squeak, sort of like two heavy rubber things rotating on each other. It's not my p/s pump, because I tried looking for the noise where the pump is and nothing, its coming from the rack area. One thing i have noticed is that at higher speed and while turning, I get a barely noticeable vibration coming from the front consistent with wheel rotation. It does not affect steering at all though. Another detail is I was told I should have my p/s fluid replaced because it no longer had appropriate viscosity.
Please let me know if you guys have anything, I'm really dumbfounded.
I too have replaced all control arms, tie rod ends, and CV joints. I also replaced rotors and brake pads. In addition to that, I flushed the PS system and filled in fresh Pentosin PS fluid.
The odd thing is that my steering makes a groan sound the hotter the outside temp is. Above 90 degrees and it definitly sounds like a mechanical issue....almost like rubber or plastic rubbing up on something.
Is this indeed my steering rack needing replacement?