Even sitting w/o the engine running but with steering lock disengaged, while turning the steering wheel left and right there is a very loud squeaking noise (almost sounds like a rubber type of squeak) that even is felt as a vibration in the steering wheel.
This noise seems to be coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. I added some P/S fluid because it was reading low and the sound went away for a couple of days (it has gone away in the past w/o adding fluid) and then returned. I did notice some fluid on the ground which may have been from overfilling it as it is now reading slightly above the "full hot" mark with the engine shut off. When I first saw the fluid I thought maybe it was a line leaking but that doesn't appear to be the case.
The engine mounts have been replaced a few years ago because the originals had failed. I have also replaced the upper control arms fairly recently as well as the torsion strut bushings on both ends/sides.
I have not yet attempted to tighten the K-member bolts as mentioned in another post but will check them this evening.
Could the rack and pinion make this kind of a noise? I notice the squeak as the wheels travel up and down (i.e. over speeds bumps, etc.) as well, but is very noticeable when turning particularly at slow speeds or at a dead stop with or without the engine running.
Thanks for any and all assistance.
Best Regards,
Ted Allen
This noise seems to be coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. I added some P/S fluid because it was reading low and the sound went away for a couple of days (it has gone away in the past w/o adding fluid) and then returned. I did notice some fluid on the ground which may have been from overfilling it as it is now reading slightly above the "full hot" mark with the engine shut off. When I first saw the fluid I thought maybe it was a line leaking but that doesn't appear to be the case.
The engine mounts have been replaced a few years ago because the originals had failed. I have also replaced the upper control arms fairly recently as well as the torsion strut bushings on both ends/sides.
I have not yet attempted to tighten the K-member bolts as mentioned in another post but will check them this evening.
Could the rack and pinion make this kind of a noise? I notice the squeak as the wheels travel up and down (i.e. over speeds bumps, etc.) as well, but is very noticeable when turning particularly at slow speeds or at a dead stop with or without the engine running.
Thanks for any and all assistance.
Best Regards,
Ted Allen