Old Man Steering Sounds

[Road Hazard]

If anyone could shed some light on why my steering is making a creaking sound when I turn the steering wheel either way. I don't feel any extra movement side to side nor do I feel anything grinding. I only hear like a creaking sound. Has anyone had a similar experience?

 

[mrcarcrazy]

check for rubbing?

 

[harriw]

Sorry to pull up an old thread, but did you ever find the cause? I'm getting very similar sounds now, but its accompanied by loss of power assist. I was thinking of just replacing the pump, lines, and maybe rebuilding the steering box, but was wondering if some bearings might be going or something on the steering shaft?

Thanks!

-Bill

 

[martin]

The last time I saw a problem like this it was a dry ball joint that was almost to the point of seizing.