squeak / moan when turning??

YeloPony · April 9th, 2010, 09:33 PM

So at parking lot speeds, turning more than 90 degrees I hear a 'moan' from my car, it sounds like suspension 'whine' and only happens when the wheels are turned in for a harder turn.. but (get this) I swear the sound is coming from the rear/trunk...

Anyone know what it could be?

dansgt · April 9th, 2010, 09:38 PM

rear makes no scene, but if its the front and hasn't been done, theres a service bulletin that shortens the center sleeve inside the bushings of the steering rack mount to suck the bolts in further and tighten it down a bit more, that should help if thats what it is. mine does it but i haven't gotten around to modifying it yet lol.

DickH · April 9th, 2010, 09:41 PM

Probably have a shot rear. Time to open it up and change the clutch packs, probably would hurt to change bearings while you are in there too if its not a big deal.

YeloPony · April 9th, 2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by DickH

Probably have a shot rear. Time to open it up and change the clutch packs, probably would hurt to change bearings while you are in there too if its not a big deal.

Just had gears put in last month, full rebuild, t-lock, seals, bearings whole 10 yrds.. it's def no the rear.. at first I though the front wheels/tires were rubbing, but the rear noise didn't make any sense..

I also have new shocks and struts so.. not sure what to look for?? really wierd..

And I never heard it till today, and pretty sure I didn't hear it till after there was some rain..

YeloPony · April 9th, 2010, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by dansgt

rear makes no scene, but if its the front and hasn't been done, theres a service bulletin that shortens the center sleeve inside the bushings of the steering rack mount to suck the bolts in further and tighten it down a bit more, that should help if thats what it is. mine does it but i haven't gotten around to modifying it yet lol.

you got a link to that? sounds like it may be the case..

dansgt · April 9th, 2010, 10:42 PM

i dont, there really isnt as much info about it online as when i searched in mitchel on demand when i worked at a shop lol. its easy to tell from outside, just have someone turn your steering wheel while you listen by the rack, if it is that you either replace the tube in there or shorten it 1/4" and see if it helps. i'd also grease up the bushings to help.

DickH · April 9th, 2010, 11:43 PM

My car makes that sound, first noticed it while doing a U-turn, my clutch packs are shot. Do a very short burnout and see if one side is lighter than the other, if they aren't even ill put money down saying you need new ones. How about oil in the rear end, do you have the proper amount?

Lefty · April 9th, 2010, 11:44 PM

Is it only happening when the car is "warmed" (driving for a while) up. Or cold & hot?

YeloPony · April 10th, 2010, 09:38 PM

happens warm or cold.. and it really sounds like 'suspension'.. sounds like the springs creaking or something, only really hard turns at slow speeds.. I have new front and rear sway bars.. I wonder if I should lube them not that I think about it the sound I'm hearing makes sense.. like metal/bushing rubbing.. maybe a little silicone spray..

FWIW.. checked my tire pressure today, DF=26, PF=36, DR=35, PR=35... put them all at 36.5 today.. we'll see tomorrow how it handles..

April 9th, 2010, 09:33 PM	#1
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	squeak / moan when turning?? So at parking lot speeds, turning more than 90 degrees I hear a 'moan' from my car, it sounds like suspension 'whine' and only happens when the wheels are turned in for a harder turn.. but (get this) I swear the sound is coming from the rear/trunk... Anyone know what it could be? __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage...

April 9th, 2010, 09:38 PM	#2
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	rear makes no scene, but if its the front and hasn't been done, theres a service bulletin that shortens the center sleeve inside the bushings of the steering rack mount to suck the bolts in further and tighten it down a bit more, that should help if thats what it is. mine does it but i haven't gotten around to modifying it yet lol. __________________

April 9th, 2010, 09:41 PM	#3
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Probably have a shot rear. Time to open it up and change the clutch packs, probably would hurt to change bearings while you are in there too if its not a big deal. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 9th, 2010, 10:42 PM	#6
dansgt Hardcore Enthusiast 03 gt, 95 740i, 96 disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mo Posts: 1,298 iTrader: 2 reviews	i dont, there really isnt as much info about it online as when i searched in mitchel on demand when i worked at a shop lol. its easy to tell from outside, just have someone turn your steering wheel while you listen by the rack, if it is that you either replace the tube in there or shorten it 1/4" and see if it helps. i'd also grease up the bushings to help. __________________

April 9th, 2010, 11:43 PM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	My car makes that sound, first noticed it while doing a U-turn, my clutch packs are shot. Do a very short burnout and see if one side is lighter than the other, if they aren't even ill put money down saying you need new ones. How about oil in the rear end, do you have the proper amount? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 9th, 2010, 11:44 PM	#8
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Is it only happening when the car is "warmed" (driving for a while) up. Or cold & hot? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

April 10th, 2010, 09:38 PM	#9
YeloPony Cones = Yummy! YELLOW! 2001 GT VERT 46.496 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 2 reviews	happens warm or cold.. and it really sounds like 'suspension'.. sounds like the springs creaking or something, only really hard turns at slow speeds.. I have new front and rear sway bars.. I wonder if I should lube them not that I think about it the sound I'm hearing makes sense.. like metal/bushing rubbing.. maybe a little silicone spray.. FWIW.. checked my tire pressure today, DF=26, PF=36, DR=35, PR=35... put them all at 36.5 today.. we'll see tomorrow how it handles.. __________________ Zombie Killing Club \| MM Cleavage Club #7 Specs and Pics in the garage... Last edited by YeloPony; April 10th, 2010 at 09:41 PM.

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