Steering Noise

xx9gt6xx · June 14th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Hey guys I need help diagnosing a noise my car makes when I go to steer. As I'm steering there's a groaning noise coming from underneith where the rack and pinion is at. I know it's not the power steering pump or the belt slipping because if I were to turn and hold the wheel then it would continue to groan but it only does it while I'm turning the wheel. The noise is very faint on the outside while I'm steering but you can really hear it inside the car. Inner or outer tie rods? Rack and pinion trouble? Please help me out!

slvrbllt98GT · June 14th, 2007, 10:32 PM

I have the same problem... only mine is definitely not faint... it's loud! I took it to a mechanic and they swapped out the steering rack bushings (3 times to be exact). It still makes that creaking noise. So much for that mechanic.

xx9gt6xx · June 15th, 2007, 12:43 PM

So did you ever figure out what it is?

98KBYellowSVT · June 15th, 2007, 02:34 PM

my cobra is doing the same exact thing and its loud as crap. Its in the shop now getting new control arms and bushings but the last guys post just said that he has swapped his numerous times with no effect im debating whether to cancel.

Casper98GT · June 15th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Its really not hard to find out where its comming from.

I have told people on here millions of times the Ball joints make noise, and the tie rods.

All you gotta do is get under it and have someone turn the wheels back and fourth. The steering rack shouldnt have been replaced that many times.

xx9gt6xx · June 15th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Does yours make the noise only when it's hot out? Mine does it only when it's hot. When it's in the 60's or below it doesn't make a peep...

Casper98GT · June 15th, 2007, 06:25 PM

yes it will make the noise worse when its hott.

98KBYellowSVT · June 15th, 2007, 11:28 PM

Mine just started making the noise about 2 weeks ago so I really havent had any different weather conditions to compare.

Boomer · June 15th, 2007, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by Casper98GT

yes it will make the noise worse when its hott.

As usual I am going to agree, I have a unrealted vehicle that does the same. After inspecting everything I found the ball joints were shot. I noticed the noise last summer,it stopped in the winter and started again at the first sign of warm weather...

xx9gt6xx · June 16th, 2007, 02:06 AM

^^^^^
EXACTLY!!

shadow98gt · June 18th, 2007, 12:37 PM

i have the same noise and it only makes it while the car is underload(if i put on a lift and turn the wheels nothing happens) and only on the right side, i talked to my mechanic who knows pretty much anything and he says its the ball joint, so im gonn areplace it this week....

June 14th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#1
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	Steering Noise Hey guys I need help diagnosing a noise my car makes when I go to steer. As I'm steering there's a groaning noise coming from underneith where the rack and pinion is at. I know it's not the power steering pump or the belt slipping because if I were to turn and hold the wheel then it would continue to groan but it only does it while I'm turning the wheel. The noise is very faint on the outside while I'm steering but you can really hear it inside the car. Inner or outer tie rods? Rack and pinion trouble? Please help me out! __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

June 14th, 2007, 10:32 PM	#2
slvrbllt98GT Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same problem... only mine is definitely not faint... it's loud! I took it to a mechanic and they swapped out the steering rack bushings (3 times to be exact). It still makes that creaking noise. So much for that mechanic. __________________ '98 Mustang GT H&R Sport Springs, Tokico HP's, MM C/C's, MagnaFlow Cat-Back, Tri-Ax, Spec Stage 1, Ford Racing Flywheel, DiabloSport Tuner, K&N

June 15th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#3
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	So did you ever figure out what it is? __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

June 15th, 2007, 02:40 PM	#5
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its really not hard to find out where its comming from. I have told people on here millions of times the Ball joints make noise, and the tie rods. All you gotta do is get under it and have someone turn the wheels back and fourth. The steering rack shouldnt have been replaced that many times. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

June 15th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#6
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does yours make the noise only when it's hot out? Mine does it only when it's hot. When it's in the 60's or below it doesn't make a peep... __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

June 15th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#4
98KBYellowSVT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	my cobra is doing the same exact thing and its loud as crap. Its in the shop now getting new control arms and bushings but the last guys post just said that he has swapped his numerous times with no effect im debating whether to cancel.

June 15th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#7
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes it will make the noise worse when its hott. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

June 15th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#8
98KBYellowSVT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine just started making the noise about 2 weeks ago so I really havent had any different weather conditions to compare.

June 16th, 2007, 02:06 AM	#10
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^^^ EXACTLY!! __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

June 18th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#11
shadow98gt Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotia , NY Posts: 212 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have the same noise and it only makes it while the car is underload(if i put on a lift and turn the wheels nothing happens) and only on the right side, i talked to my mechanic who knows pretty much anything and he says its the ball joint, so im gonn areplace it this week.... __________________ Quit smilin your drivin a camaro!! Mods: Currently going through a sex-change. Going in Michael jackson coming out Kimbo Slice!! MM Cobra Member # 87

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