Squeeking... when I turn my Steering Wheel. Wtf? (And a few other maintanance ?'s)

[01BlackSnake]

Is this my steering column? Suspension?

It happens whenever I turn my steering wheel. It's a high pitch squeeking.

Thoughts?

Also... how often should you replace certain fluids, like tranny fluid, for example?

 

[99cbra]

ball joint

 

[stock svt]

Be a bit more descriptive.... Do you hear it more inside or outside and what side? You will need to roll down the windows and listen or have someone stand outside while you turn the wheels. Also, is it any worse when it is rolling or is the noise constant and just as loud no matter what/when you turning the wheels?

 

[Mach0ne351]

could be ur brake pads are ready for replacement. thats what happened to me. it only squeeked when i turned the wheel. check ur front pads.....

-marek

 

[NXSVTCOBRA]

got my squeak when turning the steering wheel on both cobras i've owned at around 40-45k miles both ended up being the inner tie rods and it was best and easier to change the whole rack and pinion..... happened on both cars

 

[CY98Cobra]

tie rods

 

[01BlackSnake]

i'm no suspension guru... so replacing the whole rack and pinion means getting new tie rods as well?

 

[Mach0ne351]

check ur brake pads first. if they need to be replaced, because there is no more pad left, that might be ur issue. it was for me. i replaced the pads, and squeek was all gone

 

[01BlackSnake]

check ur brake pads first. if they need to be replaced, because there is no more pad left, that might be ur issue. it was for me. i replaced the pads, and squeek was all gone

My brakes have been squealing forever. I don't know how that would tie in, intuitively.

It sounds like more of a suspension problem... does it when the car's not moving, either.

 

[CY98Cobra]

not a whole new rack and pinion, just tie rods. jack your car up and grab the tire at the 3 and 9 position. have someone get underneath and watch the tie rod ends while you pull the tire back and forth. if there is movement they need replaced. to check the ball joints do the same thing but pull from the 12 and 6 position. if there is movement in the ball joint it needs replaced.

 

[BlueStripe]

got my squeak when turning the steering wheel on both cobras i've owned at around 40-45k miles both ended up being the inner tie rods and it was best and easier to change the whole rack and pinion..... happened on both cars

Nonsense, an inner tie-rod tool makes changing them a snap. You can rent one at AutoZone.

 

[01BlackSnake]

Nonsense, an inner tie-rod tool makes changing them a snap. You can rent one at AutoZone.

Hm... never heard of such a tool.

 

[NXSVTCOBRA]

i'm no suspension guru... so replacing the whole rack and pinion means getting new tie rods as well?

yes

 

[COBRA90GT]

FWIW - check your power steering fluid level. If it's low on fluid (it shouldn't be, but in case you have a slow leak or something...) it can make a similar sound when you turn the wheels. If it's not that, I would probably look at the tie-rods for sure.

 

[BlueStripe]

Hm... never heard of such a tool.

It's basicly a really really deep socket. Just tell them what you need and what kinda car you're working and and they'll hook you up.

 

[NXSVTCOBRA]

ever try and replace an inner-tie rod on our cars??? u'll have fun trust me

 

[quick01snake]

another vote for outer tie rod ends...very easy to replace, and might as well do both at once, save some work down the road, and if possible put some greasible ones on...should be able to get them for 20-30 bux each....make sure to get an alignment soon afterward to correct the toe....

 

[LIKE IT]

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FWIW - check your power steering fluid level. If it's low on fluid (it shouldn't be, but in case you have a slow leak or something...) it can make a similar sound when you turn the wheels. If it's not that, I would probably look at the tie-rods for sure.

This is so true!, my wife honda odessey did the same thing. Low on fluid, it has an internial leak, it keep getting low.