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Starfox07 10-17-10 01:07 PM

Squeaking/squealing from steering at low speed (parking)
 
I've noticed lately that my steering is making a pronounced squealing sound while I turn the wheel when the car is stationary. Made sure the p/s fluid was at the right level. I searched but couldn't find anything conclusive. Idler arm is new.

jshiz 10-17-10 01:22 PM

wheel bearing?

rxtasy3 10-17-10 01:33 PM

it's probably the little brass spring loaded piece behind the steering wheel that rubs on the back side to make the horn work. once they get worn down to a certain point they make a squeaking sound. my 7 has yet to do it but the 808 i used to have did. but it does it any time u turn the wheel, not just sitting still. if that's not it, i have no clue if it only does it while sitting still and not when moving.

Starfox07 10-17-10 01:54 PM

It is definitely not the steering wheel itself. Its from the front steering linkages somewhere.

Not a wheel bearing sound. Its like a creaking if that makes any sense.

jshiz 10-17-10 03:05 PM

mine did something like that. i have a fmoc and one of the mounts ended up being broke. so every time i turned my wheel, the sway bar would hit it. but the only way to find what's making that noise is to jack it up and look.

rxtasy3 10-17-10 04:06 PM

ok then maybe it's coming from the bushings.

Starfox07 10-17-10 04:10 PM

Would silicone lubricant help or should they be replaced?

jshiz 10-17-10 06:44 PM

They're not expensive. just replace them.


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