Steering click/thud when turning.
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St. Jude Donor '12
Steering click/thud when turning.
Sometimes when I'm driving the car I notice a slight click or thud sound/feeling in the steering wheel. It's kind of hard to describe. I tried searching but wasn't really sure what to search for. Any input would be helpful. Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '12
Found this, don't know for sure if this is the case....
Concern:
When turning the steering wheel with the vehicle standing or while parking, knocking noises could occur. The reason for this noise may be very small movements in the holding clamp of the rack and pinion steering. This, however, has no negative influence toward the function or safety of the steering.
If a customer complains of knocking noises in the steering, the modified holding clamp can be installed. To do so, loosen and replace each clamp separately. If necessary, clip out the ATF lines.
When installing the modified clamp, the rubber mount must be replaced. Also, clean the mounting bolt holes free from glue deposits, and torque the bolts to 45 N-m (32.5 ft.lbs.).
After installation, check the steering wheel centering and, if necessary, correct position
Part Number Description
964 347 223 08 Holding clamp
964 347 137 07 Rubber mount
Concern:
When turning the steering wheel with the vehicle standing or while parking, knocking noises could occur. The reason for this noise may be very small movements in the holding clamp of the rack and pinion steering. This, however, has no negative influence toward the function or safety of the steering.
If a customer complains of knocking noises in the steering, the modified holding clamp can be installed. To do so, loosen and replace each clamp separately. If necessary, clip out the ATF lines.
When installing the modified clamp, the rubber mount must be replaced. Also, clean the mounting bolt holes free from glue deposits, and torque the bolts to 45 N-m (32.5 ft.lbs.).
After installation, check the steering wheel centering and, if necessary, correct position
Part Number Description
964 347 223 08 Holding clamp
964 347 137 07 Rubber mount
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I agree, intermediate shaft. It's probably the "rag joint," which is part of the intermediate shaft just before the lower U-joint. There are 2 bolts that may be loose, or it may just need to be replaced. Isn't that difficult, and used ones can be found for around $100.
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St. Jude Donor '12
I would check the intermediate shaft for excessive play. The u-joints in the shaft can wear. Rebuilt shafts are available from a few sources.
I agree, intermediate shaft. It's probably the "rag joint," which is part of the intermediate shaft just before the lower U-joint. There are 2 bolts that may be loose, or it may just need to be replaced. Isn't that difficult, and used ones can be found for around $100.
Will it hurt anything to drive it until I get a chance to have it looked at?
