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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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When turning the wheels at slow speed or at a stop I get a very loud creaking/groaning noise. It's not a power steering pump squeal, but a loud creaking. The noise is coming from the steering linkage, but I can't tell exactly where. I've kept it well greased at all the grease points. Anybody have any thoughts? Thanks.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Get a helper to turn the wheel and look at the steering mechanism part by part. See if you can tell what is making the sound you are describing. Because you greased it doesn’t mean that it is not worn out.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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had exactly the same problem when turning left and it turn out to be a bad power steering control valve . i've changed it and solve the problem .
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