[Bodei99Stang]

My girlfriends v6 started make these really loud cracking, squeaking, friction like

noises everytime she turns the wheel, and whenever the suspension moves

the steering its self is fine, seems like it may be leaking but cant be sure

any ideas? thxs

 

[Lefty]

Strut tower bushing maybe...That's what was happening in my GT.

 

[Bodei99Stang]

strut tower bushing? why would steering affect that? if i have the car parked and turn the wheel i can hear it, the sound is coming from the rack and pinion

 

[95BlackStang]

yeah mine started doing the same its more of a squeaking noise when the wheel turns and over a speed bump. i thought it was low on ps fluid but its fine. what else could it be?

 

[JoshC]

mine does it and everything is fine... the only thing it could be on my car is the steering rack itself

 

[Bodei99Stang]

so this is a common problem?

 

[95BlackStang]

so this is a common problem?

it seems to be cuz i have read like 3 post about the same thing

 

[ReverendDexter]

strut tower bushing? why would steering affect that?

Because the two points that the spindle rotates about when you turn the wheel are the ball joint and the strut tower bushing. The strut tower bushing would also be affected during suspension travel.

 

[Lefty]

I could have sworn there was a TSB or something with something w/ the steering racks w/ the GT's. I can check tomorrow night at school on AllData just to make sure.

 

[330CubeGt]

Tie Rods are another scenario