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steering noise Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting dannypat Anonymous Poster dannypat15@yahoo.com May 3, 2008, 10:39 AM Post #1 of 6 (2184 views) steering noise Sign In 1998 grand prix, 3.1; When turning the steering wheel, I hear some clunking noises coming from the front end. Getting worse. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 3, 2008, 10:50 AM Post #2 of 6 (2181 views) Re: steering noise Sign In With that I can't even suggest driving it till it's found and fixed! Several things could cause a clunk some could be worn serious part that could cause complete loss of steering or worse?? Are you able to check for loose or broken items yourself? T dannypat Anonymous Poster dannypat15@yahoo.com May 3, 2008, 10:54 AM Post #3 of 6 (2180 views) Re: steering noise Sign In nothing is broke, cant find anything loose. A neighbor suggested a cv joint? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 3, 2008, 11:03 AM Post #4 of 6 (2178 views) Re: steering noise Sign In Ok: CV joints are out of sight under the bellows of the boots at each end and may not demonstrate loosness while in the car. Without taking them out to inspect in your hands you could drive it (safe place - parking lot where allowed) and turn the wheel fully each way and upon some load while moving they will crackle or odd noises and usually are silent when going straight ahead. Just know that they usually do give warning which you have and can in fact break right off and you are walking or stuck right there. If that happened at any speed that could be real trouble. Perhaps you can hoist each front wheel off the ground (car safely in neutral) and spin the wheel while turned and it might or might not make some noise then without having to drive it at all right now. Outer CV joints seem to fail before the inner ones and would react to steering more than the inners, T DanD Veteran / Moderator May 3, 2008, 11:05 AM Post #5 of 6 (2178 views) Re: steering noise Sign In Without hearing this clunk; it might be the strut bearings that are seized and causing the spring to jump or jerk. Hard to explain but the weight of the vehicle sits on these bearings in the strut assembly; witch is supposed to allow the spring to rotate smoothly as you turn the steering. When these bearings begin to seize the spring will wind up, until the tension of the wound-up spring forces it to jump, causing a clunk. Have someone turn the steering for you, all the way left and then right; as you watch through the wheel opening at the spring. It should be smooth with out or very little jittering or jumping of the spring. Dan. Canadian "EH" dannypat15 Anonymous Poster dannypat15@yahoo.com May 3, 2008, 11:17 AM Post #6 of 6 (2173 views) Re: steering noise Sign In Okay...Thanks again for the help guys. Really do appreciate it:)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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