Every time that I turn the wheel, especially on a cold start, I can hear the steering wheel make a popping noise it is a little hard to hear and it happens when it is turned about 15-20 degrees and I can feel it in the steering wheel. Does anyone else have this problem? What can I do to fix this? Could it possibly be the steering column or a bearing?

P.S. It is a 1992 Lexus Sc400 4.0L/Stock suspension/Stock steering wheel.

 

Probably steering rack bushings or a bad wheel bearing or ball joint.

 

+1 ^^^^had the same problem in my supra. replaced the steering rack bushings and it went away

 

Thats my guess, the rack bushings or ball joints.

 

Thank you so much guys. This has been very helpful. I will purchase the new steering rack bushing next week. Thanks again!

 

Than after that, if the bushings don't work, try the ball joints.

 

I recommend getting underneath the car and take a look at the bushings, ball joints, tie rods and so on. There's no reason to spend money where it isn't needed. Good luck