Steering Noises

kewlcoconut · 10-10-2005, 06:52 AM

The other morning, I started up my car and it seemed fine. But then when I would go to turn the wheel to turn a corner or whatever, it seems like something to do with the steering is rubbing or something. It makes a weird noise when I turn the car either direction. This only happens when the car is cold. After a while, it goes away. But I never had this problem before. Sounds like it is rubbing, and I can feel some vibration underneath where when my feet are on the pedals.

mrnickleye · 10-10-2005, 10:54 AM

Probably the power steering rack. Not difficult to replace. Cost approx. $200 for reman.

robbie · 10-11-2005, 11:52 AM

Hey just letting u kno before you go ripping steering racks outa beaten up mkiii's my friend had the same problem at parking speeds and hard cornering try checking your pwr steering belt n pulleys first i kno id rather spen $20 on a belt that replace tha whole thing...

miisterMK3 · 10-11-2005, 12:51 PM

i got the same problem, but can't be stuffed to fix it......a little noise doesnt hurt right?

SupraMan1784 · 10-11-2005, 01:24 PM

i was thinking the steering rack also...i had that problem...but check the belt and pulleys first..since mine were ok...i found that one of my joints was ripped...so i bought an aluminum one for about $225...its kind of a bitch to install though...but its do-able...would take you about 2.5 hrs if you know wut ur doing..a little longer but anyone can figure it out...must make sure you change the power steering fluid..and all the lines are tight...drain teh fluid...keep the cap open...start the car and turn the steering wheel all the way to one side then teh other...do it like 4 or 5 times... so the fluid gets back into the lines and you should be ok....i was an idiot...i dint check my lines i poured a bottle and it came out the bottom...and i was wondering why the steering still sucked...one of my lines wasnt tight...leaking like crazy

rnoswal · 10-11-2005, 03:24 PM

I was just going to suggest checking your fluid, but you probably already did. Sometimes the bolts holding the rack in just fall out for some mysterious reason. Check the other stuff peole have mentioned and let us know.

Russ

mrnickleye · 10-13-2005, 04:16 AM

If you do the rack, get new line/fitting... gasket/washers from the dealer (3-4$) !!!!!!!

Moonraker · 10-14-2005, 01:14 AM

Overnight try putting a clean piece of paper under the passenger side near boot and check it in the morning... if you find power steering fluid, it'll be the rack 9 times out of 10.

10-10-2005, 06:52 AM	#1
kewlcoconut 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 157	Steering Noises The other morning, I started up my car and it seemed fine. But then when I would go to turn the wheel to turn a corner or whatever, it seems like something to do with the steering is rubbing or something. It makes a weird noise when I turn the car either direction. This only happens when the car is cold. After a while, it goes away. But I never had this problem before. Sounds like it is rubbing, and I can feel some vibration underneath where when my feet are on the pedals.

10-11-2005, 11:52 AM	#3
robbie Stock Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 2	hey kewlcocunut Hey just letting u kno before you go ripping steering racks outa beaten up mkiii's my friend had the same problem at parking speeds and hard cornering try checking your pwr steering belt n pulleys first i kno id rather spen $20 on a belt that replace tha whole thing...

10-11-2005, 01:24 PM	#5
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	i was thinking the steering rack also...i had that problem...but check the belt and pulleys first..since mine were ok...i found that one of my joints was ripped...so i bought an aluminum one for about $225...its kind of a bitch to install though...but its do-able...would take you about 2.5 hrs if you know wut ur doing..a little longer but anyone can figure it out...must make sure you change the power steering fluid..and all the lines are tight...drain teh fluid...keep the cap open...start the car and turn the steering wheel all the way to one side then teh other...do it like 4 or 5 times... so the fluid gets back into the lines and you should be ok....i was an idiot...i dint check my lines i poured a bottle and it came out the bottom...and i was wondering why the steering still sucked...one of my lines wasnt tight...leaking like crazy __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

10-14-2005, 01:14 AM	#8
Moonraker Stock Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 18	Check for fluid leaks 1st Overnight try putting a clean piece of paper under the passenger side near boot and check it in the morning... if you find power steering fluid, it'll be the rack 9 times out of 10. __________________

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10-10-2005, 10:54 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Probably the power steering rack. Not difficult to replace. Cost approx. $200 for reman.

10-11-2005, 12:51 PM	#4
miisterMK3 Stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15	i got the same problem, but can't be stuffed to fix it......a little noise doesnt hurt right?

10-11-2005, 03:24 PM	#6
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	I was just going to suggest checking your fluid, but you probably already did. Sometimes the bolts holding the rack in just fall out for some mysterious reason. Check the other stuff peole have mentioned and let us know. Russ

10-13-2005, 04:16 AM	#7
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	If you do the rack, get new line/fitting... gasket/washers from the dealer (3-4$) !!!!!!!