I'm getting a noise in the steering column on turns at low speed. Can hear it in the mornings backing up/turning out of the garage. It happens only during turns. I can describe it as a rubbing noise, maybe a squeal. Kind of like rubber against metal. Doesn't sound or feel like anything grinding or catching or getting ready to break. Any ideas? Thanks
When precisely "during turns"? Do you hear it while you are turning the wheel? If so, it could be your steering column bearings giving up the ghost. Go into a turn, like in a parking lot, and hold the wheel steady, continuing to turn while going forward. If you still hear it, this eliminates the steering column. It could then be brakes, wheel bearings, universal joints, almost anything connected with the front drive and steering.
Cheers,
Earle
Yes, it whines while turning the wheel. I'm thinking it's the steering column bearings. It's my wife's vehicle, I'll go drive it again just for fun.
I don't imagine steering column bearings are fun for a backyard mechanic...
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Drove it, it moans when turning the steering wheel the the left. I could hear it just turning the wheel to the left while sitting. Turning to the right doesn't seem to make the noise.
"Moans" usually means power steering problems. Check the fluid level, just in case.
Cheers,
Earle
First check for low fluid level.
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