About a month ago, when I would turn the wheel (no matter how much) on my '94 LHS, it would faintly and occasionally make a creaking or crunching noise. I dismissed it. However, it has gotten more and more louder and occurs all the time. I took it into a very trusted mechanic who replaced the inner tie rod bushings and tie rod ends. Apparently the bushings were severely worn and the end tie rods were loose causing the front wheels to be loose. Spent $300 on that (most all of it was labor, apparently the "center take off system" is much more labor intensive.) I drove way thinking my worries were over. After this was fixed, the steering wheel is now "centered" in order to go straight. Before, I would have to have it to the left in order to go straight because the always wanted to go right. I was happy until I noticed that the noise is even more louder and occurs whenever I turn the wheel (no matter how slightly.) I only notice it when I am going around in town. On the highway, I don't notice it (speed?) It is 70-80 degrees F. The steering used to screech and groan LOUDLY in the winter and I was told that was normal by the dealer. However, it just started making the creaking in the hot weather. PLEASE GIVE ME ADVICE! I have limited money, so I can't keep taking it into the garage. Is this a safety issue? Will my steering fail??? TIA
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19 years ago