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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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ok i have been hearing this sound thats a creaking sound when ever i turn the steering wheel to the left and only when im going really slow and not on the gas. but when i step on the brake the sound is gone. is there a problem with my power steering? the power steering fluid is full or is it a brake issue brake fluid is also full.
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
ok i have been hearing this sound thats a creaking sound when ever i turn the steering wheel to the left and only when im going really slow and not on the gas. but when i step on the brake the sound is gone. is there a problem with my power steering? the power steering fluid is full or is it a brake issue brake fluid is also full.
i had a similar problem a while back on my car. It turned out to be a cracked power steering resivouir bracket. so you may want to check that out.
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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i had a similar problem a while back on my car. It turned out to be a cracked power steering resivouir bracket. so you may want to check that out.
sounds expensive
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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sounds expensive
part was $10 but labor was expensive
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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part was $10 but labor was expensive
DIY.
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
DIY.
yeah thats what i would do, but my car was under warranty at the time so i didnt have to pay for anything.
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
DIY.
that would be an accident waiting to happen
 
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheddarbob
that would be an accident waiting to happen
who knows it may not even be the bracket. But thats the first thing i would check.
 
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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there's a TSB for this sort of issue IIRC. THe bushings on the k-member/steering rack are said to be less than ideal. Polyurethane bushings and a little white lithium grease should fix you up.
 
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
there's a TSB for this sort of issue IIRC. THe bushings on the k-member/steering rack are said to be less than ideal. Polyurethane bushings and a little white lithium grease should fix you up.
AHH wow i think that went way over my head.
 
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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I can't make it much more to the point than that. Turn 1 way, makie squeaky + turn other way, no makie squeaky = worn rack bushings. Have fun, replace with poly-urethane.
 
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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alright ill see what i can do. thanks
 
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