creaking noise from steering column
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creaking noise from steering column
I had this same problem a year ago and a front end alignment took care of it. Now it's back. Here is a video that you can hear the noise:[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeeLUjQZpYE&feature=related/
Here are all of the new components that have been replaced within the last 5,000 miles:
Upper ball joints, wheel bearings inner and outer both sides, calipers, routers, brakes (200 miles ago), universal joints, shocks. The noise is coming from the steering rod, I think that's what it is called, it is the part that comes through the firewall from the steering wheel. When I turn it to the left it produces the creaking noise just like in the video only louder. Advice is appreciated, this group has been very helpful to me. I love my 97 ranger with 72000 miles, but I am mechanically challenged. Thanks again,
Ken aka/Fawey
Here are all of the new components that have been replaced within the last 5,000 miles:
Upper ball joints, wheel bearings inner and outer both sides, calipers, routers, brakes (200 miles ago), universal joints, shocks. The noise is coming from the steering rod, I think that's what it is called, it is the part that comes through the firewall from the steering wheel. When I turn it to the left it produces the creaking noise just like in the video only louder. Advice is appreciated, this group has been very helpful to me. I love my 97 ranger with 72000 miles, but I am mechanically challenged. Thanks again,
Ken aka/Fawey
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I failed to mention but in the past 3000 miles I have replaced the following:
Upper ball joints, wheel bearings (both sides), calipers, brakes, rotors, grease seals, shocks, and a bunch of other stuff that I do not recall at the moment.
The noise seems to have gotten worse during cold weather and it only does it when I turn to the left. Thanks for any help.
Ken
aka/Fawey1
Upper ball joints, wheel bearings (both sides), calipers, brakes, rotors, grease seals, shocks, and a bunch of other stuff that I do not recall at the moment.
The noise seems to have gotten worse during cold weather and it only does it when I turn to the left. Thanks for any help.
Ken
aka/Fawey1
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