Creaky Steering

ryanhewett466 · May 29th, 2009, 08:18 PM

So I've traced the creeking noise emanating from my steering to the steering rack bolts. I've replaced the rubber bushing with hardened plastic bushings and the creaking continues. If I oil the bolts the creaking seizes for maybe 20 miles. Is it really possible that the mounting bolt is causing this?

Lind · May 29th, 2009, 11:13 PM

are you talking about ball joints? if not i would replace them next, fords are know for their creeking ball joints

ryanhewett466 · May 30th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Lind

are you talking about ball joints? if not i would replace them next, fords are know for their creeking ball joints

It's the bolt. As i said, i can put a little oil on the bolt and it's nut and washer and the creaking stops for maybe 20 miles. i'm going to take the bolt out sometime soon and i'll keep this thread updated.

Lind · May 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM

hmm only thing i can think of is maybe the bolt is worn and has alittle play and thats whats giving your noise, otherwise id pack it with grease

ryanhewett466 · May 30th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Coated the steering rack bolts and filled the bolt holes with grease. Seems to have rectified the problem, for now.

ryanhewett466 · May 30th, 2009, 06:22 PM

The passenger side bolt appeared to have a little grease on the threads. But the driver side bolt, which was the one squeaking, was dry.

WildWill · May 31st, 2009, 04:00 PM

You should replace those bolts with new pieces and be sure to grease them all around - as you've done. But use new bolts.

May 29th, 2009, 08:18 PM	#1
ryanhewett466 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 112 iTrader: 1 reviews	Creaky Steering So I've traced the creeking noise emanating from my steering to the steering rack bolts. I've replaced the rubber bushing with hardened plastic bushings and the creaking continues. If I oil the bolts the creaking seizes for maybe 20 miles. Is it really possible that the mounting bolt is causing this?

May 29th, 2009, 11:13 PM	#2
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 579 iTrader: 0 reviews	are you talking about ball joints? if not i would replace them next, fords are know for their creeking ball joints __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

May 30th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#4
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 579 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm only thing i can think of is maybe the bolt is worn and has alittle play and thats whats giving your noise, otherwise id pack it with grease __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

May 31st, 2009, 04:00 PM	#7
WildWill Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Solomons, MD Posts: 1,112 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should replace those bolts with new pieces and be sure to grease them all around - as you've done. But use new bolts. __________________ GT40p heads, 1.7 crane RR's, GT40 u/l, MAC LTs, MAC o/r h-pipe, Flowmaster 40s, 65mm t/b, '03 Cobra Bilstein Struts, Tokico Bullitt Shocks, MM c/c plates, Eibach Sportlines, B&M shifter, 255lph f/p, RAM p/g clutch, Fidanza alum fly, rebuilt t-5

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May 30th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#5
ryanhewett466 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 112 iTrader: 1 reviews	Coated the steering rack bolts and filled the bolt holes with grease. Seems to have rectified the problem, for now.

May 30th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#6
ryanhewett466 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 112 iTrader: 1 reviews	The passenger side bolt appeared to have a little grease on the threads. But the driver side bolt, which was the one squeaking, was dry.

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