Creaking when turning the steering wheel is a problem that every driver faces. Some people notice extraneous sounds immediately, others realize this after several years of continuous use of the car. Squeaks are often common causes of breakdown or malfunction of a mechanism. Problems show themselves under certain circumstances. In our case, this occurs when turning the steering wheel. Let's consider what causes exist, as well as methods for eliminating an unpleasant squeak.
How to determine the cause of squeaking and grinding noises when turning the steering wheel
It is important that extraneous noise while the car is moving can appear at any speed.
The driver, turning the steering wheel in one direction or another, hears an uncharacteristic grinding sound even when driving at a speed of 30 km/h. It is noteworthy that when turning the steering wheel, a grinding noise can be heard even when the car is standing still. Modern car models are equipped with power steering (power steering), thanks to which the steering wheel rotates as easily and silently as possible. For basic configurations, a slight hum or hissing sounds are allowed when the steering wheel is turned to extreme positions. However, there should be no grinding or squeaking noise regardless of whether power steering is installed or not.
Determining the cause of uncharacteristic noises when turning the steering wheel is not easy. The first step is to establish not only the source of uncharacteristic sounds, but also additional symptoms. Indeed, in a number of cases, the driver not only hears unusual sounds, but also feels any problems with the controls.
When diagnosing the cause of noise, several important factors must be taken into account:
- specificity of noise (humming, creaking, grinding, crunching, knocking);
- moments when noise appears (grinding noise when turning the steering wheel while moving or while the car is parked);
- frequency of noise - depending on weather conditions, engine temperature, vehicle load and other factors;
- the appearance of a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel left or right, or in both directions;
- What other symptoms appear along with the noise?
Complete answers to these questions will help a car service specialist determine the source of the problem as accurately as possible and eliminate it.
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