'99 Chevy Cavalier 2.2. While turning the vehicle, regardless of speed or direction of turn, there is a 'thunk' that can be heard and felt from the steering wheel as it is being turned. I raised the front end up, removed the wheels, and had the steering moved back and forth to trace the sounds. They are not coming from the CV joints, and can be traced to the column somewhere from the firewall to the steering wheel itself.
Any idea what could be causing it? The noise is getting progressively louder, so I figure something has to be wearing out but I'm not sure what it could be. Other than the thunking, the steering works fine. I want to tackle this before something wears and I end up damaging other parts of the steering column.
Thanks for any advice.