Wheel Creeking???

RL1924 · 09-04-2008, 06:49 PM

I got my alignment done about 3 days ago and just today seems im getting an odd creeking noise when i turn to the left, Its only when i am basically stopped i am assuming from the resistance, It dosent happen throughout a turn just a section of turning the wheel, If you get what im saying

basically say the wheel is straight and i start turning to the left the noise soon starts then stops as i continue to turn the wheel.... Now this didnt happen right after my alignment but few days it may have nothing to do with it... Any ideas???

JOECHY · 09-04-2008, 08:59 PM

In my opinion, it sounds like your CV boot may be leaking oil causing friction in the CV joint/assembly. How many miles on your car?

philiam · 09-04-2008, 11:08 PM

There are several places that may be binding. Possibly the rack and pinion has a bad spot.

RL1924 · 09-05-2008, 05:19 AM

Only 33,000 miles... hmmm

DJJSR · 09-05-2008, 06:12 AM

Maybe check the simple stuff first. Tighten your lugnuts and USE A TORQUEWRENCH (very important with alloy wheels). 80 ft/lb is the spec.

suzukablueap2 · 09-14-2008, 09:58 PM

does it creak if the car is motionless but you turn the wheel to the left?

Maybe inspect your ball joints.

RL1924 · 09-14-2008, 10:09 PM

Yea thats exactly what it does but it seems to not really be doing it anymore

Grounded · 10-14-2008, 09:52 AM

something loose.
get under the car & tighten everything you can find
related to the body, suspension, steering.
you'll find it.

goodluck

09-04-2008, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 557	Wheel Creeking??? I got my alignment done about 3 days ago and just today seems im getting an odd creeking noise when i turn to the left, Its only when i am basically stopped i am assuming from the resistance, It dosent happen throughout a turn just a section of turning the wheel, If you get what im saying basically say the wheel is straight and i start turning to the left the noise soon starts then stops as i continue to turn the wheel.... Now this didnt happen right after my alignment but few days it may have nothing to do with it... Any ideas???

09-04-2008, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,639	There are several places that may be binding. Possibly the rack and pinion has a bad spot. __________________

09-05-2008, 06:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,749	Maybe check the simple stuff first. Tighten your lugnuts and USE A TORQUEWRENCH (very important with alloy wheels). 80 ft/lb is the spec. __________________ Don

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09-04-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 237	In my opinion, it sounds like your CV boot may be leaking oil causing friction in the CV joint/assembly. How many miles on your car?

09-05-2008, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 557	Only 33,000 miles... hmmm

09-14-2008, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
suzukablueap2 BeaveRun, PA Join Date: May 2008 Location: Right Coast Posts: 4	does it creak if the car is motionless but you turn the wheel to the left? Maybe inspect your ball joints.

09-14-2008, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
RL1924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 557	Yea thats exactly what it does but it seems to not really be doing it anymore

10-14-2008, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Grounded Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	something loose. get under the car & tighten everything you can find related to the body, suspension, steering. you'll find it. goodluck