Steering Noise

[DouglasOhio]

My car is making a noise up by the steering rack. It only "clicks" near the middle of the turning radius and also ONLY when the car is stopped and not moving. Wondering if anyone has any ideas. Thanks

 

[HISSIN50]

i would check the tie rods and rack bushings. if no go, check other dynamic items like ball joints and anti-sway bushings/end links.

good luck.

 

[90mustangGT]

It could be anything from the steering shaft to the strut mounts. You can use a stephescope or a long extention held to your ear and that will help pinpoint the problem. One of those things that's hard to dianose over the net.

 

[HISSIN50]

good call Jason - forgot about rag joints, etc upstream.

FWIW, ive seen rag joints load up - you can hear/feel them real well when the car is off and there is no assist. very good suggestion by 90MustangGT.

Jason - you dont have your ESP/X-ray-vision scope with you? I thought all you professional mechanics had those.
Seriously, Glad to see you back here.

 

[90mustangGT]

Seriously, Glad to see you back here.

Thanks, It's good to be back. Thanks for the compliments. I had problems with the internet, so I gave up for a while. The internet is getting like so many other things, how did we do without it? All I really do is come on this site but I'm becoming such a hermit it's my only outlet. It's good to see you still at it here on stangnet as well!!!