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Old 04-21-2008, 12:41 PM
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Default Noise when turning left.....

When I turn the steereing wheel right (not left, just right), I hear a squeaking sound that sounds like it's coming from behind the drivers side front wheel well. I can feel the squeaking sound in the steering wheel, and it's just when the steering wheel is turning. Once turned right, no noise is made until I jiggle the steering wheel back forth.. There is no clicking or other sounds with it.

This seems weird. I would appreciate any help anyone could provide. Thank in advance...
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Default Solution: Only make right turns ;)

Question, how can you "feel the squeaking sound"??

Is it a vibration, or a rubbing that you are feeling?
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<Henny Youngman> Doctor, it hurts when I do this </Henny Youngman>
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Default Sounds like a hanging chad to me.. Check your left side fender liner, the small piece...

thru which the tie rod rack boot travels.
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</female doctor> and cough </female cough>
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excellent reference!
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Did you check the tie-rod end or the CV boot on that side??
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Default I feel the vibration...

...similar to what you feel in the handle of a squeege when dragging it across glass.
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loose nut behind the steering wheel?
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Default Okay, well if it's a vibration making its way to the steering wheel...

..then you definitely want to get under the car, or get it on a lift before things get worse. As mentioned, you want to check the all the suspension pieces for any play, or cracked bushings, etc.


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