07 VE SV6 problems with steering/clunk noise.

[dmp8810]

Wondering if anyone can shed some light, of if they have had similar problems.

07 VE SV6


Problem 1)
When turning the steering to full lock right- at the end of full lock the steering wheel gets harder to turn. Have to use a fair bit of force to make it go to full lock right.

- suspecting something with steering rack.Possibly bent.


Problem 2)
When driving over any bumps, can hear a clunking noise coming from the LHF of the car.Really bad when you go over many bumps.

-eng mounts have been done.
-was suspecting something to do with the LHF strut assembly.
-check sway bar bushes OK
-check both lower control arm bushes OK.


Anybody else had this problem or can shed some light.

Thanks.

 

[UFO]

Front end knock has been raised in Recalls thread stuck at the top of this section. See if something in there helps.

 

[dmp8810]

ok- had a look in there and found this. Might help.
Hello fellow G8/VE owners.

Seems like we have the same problems ...
Maybe this TSB (techinical Service bulletin) can help ....
in exchange when someone figures out how to fix the BACK SUSPENSION NOISE ... PLEASE LET ME KNOW !!!

GM USA/GM CANADA

#09-03-08-008: Knock Clunk Or Click Noise From Front Suspension Over Small Bumps (Replace Front Lower Control And Caster Arms) -


Attention: This bulletin is intended to correct a condition for front end knock, clunk or clicking. Vehicles previously repaired as part of Campaign #09203A are to follow a different repair procedure as outlined under the Correction section below.



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Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk, knock or click noise from the front suspension over small bumps.

Cause
The rubber "boot" over the front end lower control arm ball joint may have become dislodged or torn compromising the seal. Moisture inside the ball joint seal may cause corrosion, shortening the service life of the component.

Correction
Notice: Before replacing any components under the terms of this bulletin, you must confirm the past service history of the vehicle. Please use GMVIS to confirm if the vehicle was previously repaired under Customer Satisfaction Campaign #09203A. If the vehicle was repaired under this service action, ONLY replace the front control arm found to be the source of the noise and claim the applicable Labor Operation for that part as outlined in SI and the labor time guide.