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Creaky steering

Discussion in 'VY Holden Commodore (2002 - 2004)' started by wetwork65, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. Apr 13, 2008 #1
    wetwork65

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    Hi - my VY Berlina LS1 makes a slight noise like a sqeaky / creaky whine when turning the steering wheel at low speed, eg in carpark.
    Feels like resistance due to a dry bush in the steering shaft or similar.

    Any one else with same issue?

    Thanks
     
    wetwork65, Apr 13, 2008
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  2. Apr 14, 2008 #2
    JD

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    check your power steering fluid first, sounds like it may be low
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2008 #3
    DUK13Y

    DUK13Y When in doubt, slide it out

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    i have the same issue. I've read somewhere that it has something to do with the pressure in the power steering pipe and if you get a bigger one it will fix it.

    I haven't done this but any additional advice would be good.
     
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    mine makes more then just squeaking it shudders and what not, i went to about 4 places and they all said the top of my struts (bearings) have gone due to not putting shortend shocks in. :(
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2008 #5
    wetwork65

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    Thanks guys - the fluid is OK. I have had the tubes done when the car was under guarantee. It really feels like a bush in the column or something is tight.
    The manuals show that the whole column gets replaced - it is non-servicable.
     
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