[03 R Code]

I have a noise coming from the front end of my car, on the passenger side. It's something in the steering I am sure. I am hearing a noise like metal on metal. Mostly when I turn the wheel to the right. I have the car up on stands and the front wheels off, and everything looks normal. The shock on the drivers side is oily and has a heavy rub mark on it, but that looks to be normal. If you guys need some pics let me know soon, it's getting dark and I gotta drive her again tomorrow...

 

[TurboLX]

ball joints?

 

[03 R Code]

I can't tell. They don't look bad to me...

It started last summer when I hydroplaned in FL. The car hit the curb on the drivers side, but the noise is deff. comming from the passneger side.

 

[HMUSN]

pics of mark, oil, and all joints/shafts please

 

[BWAL]

HMUSN wants pics of your shaft, haha.

but yeah, pics would be helpful.. does your car pull to one side or the other?

 

[Onemanzu]

tie rod ends going dry?

 

[lonestarrider]

Maybe tie rods ends?...damn you beat me

 

[03 R Code]

Front view pass. side

Front view drivers side

Front and center

Outside view driver side, lower half

Outside view drivers side, upper half (here's the marking and the oily buildup)

Front view pass. side, lower half

Front view pass. side, upper half

 

[HMUSN]

where did this mark come from?

 

[lonestarrider]

Shocks maybe be shot, and car is bottoming out?

 

[03 R Code]

Not sure on that mark, but probably from my hand. It was some road grime or something. It wiped off with my finger, bne there was no abbrasion to the sway bar when I felt on it. It's not close enough for the tire to rub, and there's no marks on the tires anyhow...

 

[03 R Code]

Shocks maybe be shot, and car is bottoming out?

Not bottoming out any, just making noise when I turn. I have heard some small rattling while on bumpy roads, so the shock/shocks may be busted somewhat, but it's never hit bottom...

 

[HMUSN]

check your heat shield

 

[03 R Code]

Heat shield? The cover on the back of the brake assy.?

 

[HMUSN]

yes. the thin piece of metal.

they do come loose once in a while.
if you have a buddy with you hop in the car and slowly turn the wheel to see if you can catch the sound and maybe pinpoint it.
it might not work though because of the whole "weight bearing" thing. (which you can fix by simulating with a jack)

 

[BWAL]

buy one of those car stethescope things to pinpoint the sound.. that thing has come in handy for me quite a few times

 

[03 R Code]

buy one of those car stethescope things to pinpoint the sound.. that thing has come in handy for me quite a few times

That's a good idea, but it only happens when the car is moving...

Nothing on the heat shields either, no rub marks, bolts were all tight and no scratches or dents...

 

[HMUSN]

so it only happens under load.
toss a jack under the a arm and raise it around 2 1/2 inches

 

[BWAL]

this might be a stupid question, but is there any possibility it could be power steering related?

 

[HMUSN]

that would be more of a whine than a metal sound but I see where your coming from.