Everytime I make a turn or just turn the steering wheel it creaks real loud. I have checked the power steering fluid and its good. It sounds like it needs to be greased or something. I had a Ford Taurus a few years ago and had to have the Rack and Pinion replaced. Can you help me out I can hear it inside the car but it is so loud you can hear it standing by the car. It makes the sound when I turn the steering wheel.
Sounds like the cv axle need to be replaced
Where do you hear this creaking ? Steering column - inside the vehicle or out side the vehicle .
It makes the noise when I turn the steering wheel either way. It is so loud you can hear it inside and outside of the car. I just had all new shocks and struts put on and did away with the air suspension,if that helps to know. It drives much better . I had some creaking when i turn before I had the shocks replaced but not as bad as now.
You had the struts replaced ? did they replace the bearing plate on top of the struts or use your old springs an bearing plate ?
×
Upper Control arm bushings are shot
SOURCE: power steering noise
MY SUGGESTION TO YOU IS THAT THERE IS NO REASON TO GO TO THE DEALER FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS BECAUSE IT WILL COST YOU 3X AS MUCH AS IT WOULD AT A PRIVATE SHOP.THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT ONLY THE DEALER CAN HANDLE,BUT ANYONE CAN DO THIS ONE.IVE BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR 20 YEARS.
SOURCE: rack and pinion leak
It needs replaced a rebuilt unit cost $350.00 and you need the tools to remove the tie rod ends and you have to unhook the steering wheel, if you have a hoist it's not to bad but a do it yourselfer it's a pretty big job, the fluid is that color because it's sucking air into the fluid because of the leak and the shaking is caused by one side not holding hydrolic pressure because of the leak and wore out inner tierod ends. If you do do it you need a whole lot more information and much more instructions to do it, afterwords it will have to be alingned, having done it before and having the proper air tools I can do one in three hours. You might take a week but it would be a learning experince.
SOURCE: 1997 lincoln continental check steering assist light
Is the fluid full enough? there should be a dipstick to tell where the level should be. Also is the belt tight enough? Wires loose?
SOURCE: power steering problems with 1997 ford taurus
What! Not likely the pump, if it has fluid. Most likely the steering rack is shot. Have a reman installed and flush the cooler or the new one will fail. Install a FILTRON magnetic filter, in the return line also. Use Mercon or Mercon V Fluid,not auto part store **** and never any sealers. If you want ,you could make up a blend of Lubegard and Mec V. I do all the above,If it isn't like a new car after all that,check out the ball joints , but especially the bearing assy on top of the struts. They could be half your stiffness. What causes these steering racks to fail ,is because, no one changes the fluid every couple years,just like you never flush brake fluid or trans fluid. I made a living in the trans business ,just on Taurus and Chrysler Caravans, for that very reason. Don't you just love neglect?
195 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×