Weird Steering Column Noise - Please Help!!
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Weird Steering Column Noise - Please Help!!
Okay guys, this has been bothering the you know what out of me and I need to figure out what is making this sound. This sound is also present when I go over the bump backing out of a drive way while turning the wheel, and it also happens occasionally while driving and going over bumps, especially while turning.
Please help me diagnose this issue!!!
Please help me diagnose this issue!!!
Last edited by Behemoth7; 06-12-14 at 09:57 AM.
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Okay guys, this has been bothering the you know what out of me and I need to figure out what is making this sound. This sound is also present when I go over the bump backing out of a drive way while turning the wheel, and it also happens occasionally while driving and going over bumps, especially while turning.
Please help me diagnose this issue!!!
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5lMeW1LR3k
Please help me diagnose this issue!!!
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5lMeW1LR3k
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For me it was the inner tie rods that were the culprit. Had the same issues with the clunking and popping which got worse over time. Also, check the u-joint on the steering column for play. You can access it by removing the driver kick panel to see it. Some people have used some cable ties to remove the slop if I remember correctly.
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For me it was the inner tie rods that were the culprit. Had the same issues with the clunking and popping which got worse over time. Also, check the u-joint on the steering column for play. You can access it by removing the driver kick panel to see it. Some people have used some cable ties to remove the slop if I remember correctly.
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This thread references the zip tie method on the u-joint along with a picture. The kick panel is just the piece that sits in front of your knees which covers the steering column. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-movement.html
If that doesn't solve your issue, I would lean towards looking at the inner tie rods. Your ball joints have already been replaced right?
If that doesn't solve your issue, I would lean towards looking at the inner tie rods. Your ball joints have already been replaced right?
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I have the SAME problem and it has been annoying the HELL out of me. I think I remember reading a while back that there is a bushing in the steering column that can be replaced and maybe this is it? feels like a rubber bushing is slightly loose and allowing this play and noise. Its definitely not the tie rods as the sound for sure comes from the steering column. I would love it if we can all figure this one out as this drives me crazy.
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I have the SAME problem and it has been annoying the HELL out of me. I think I remember reading a while back that there is a bushing in the steering column that can be replaced and maybe this is it? feels like a rubber bushing is slightly loose and allowing this play and noise. Its definitely not the tie rods as the sound for sure comes from the steering column. I would love it if we can all figure this one out as this drives me crazy.
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Hey guys, I've done some reading on this issue with other vehicles, and it seems like most often the problem lies in the intermediate steering shaft. I found one on eBay for cheap, I'll let you guys know if it fixes my issue
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