Creaky steering

[BLU_FZ1]

Ok, my ute is suffering from a creaky front end when turning the wheels (steering).The funny thing is that when the weather is cooler around 25-30 degrees it is minimal,when the temp rises around 35-38 or more its down right embarassing just navigating around a car park. I dont believe it is a power steering problem????? Tie rod ends??????? Ball jounts????? Seriusly its sounds like a haunted house with those creaky doors.

Any ideas or thoughts

Glenn

 

[vxcalais_01]

I swear i have the same issues with my VX, noisier when hot.......click click click

 

[andyman]

is it on full lock when it makes the noise?

 

[BLU_FZ1]

No, it creaks through the cycle from full left to right

 

[kdiz22]

My sister has the same problem in her VX and would love to know whats causing it coz it gets very annoying!

 

[GREGWATKINS75]

i got a vz ute to with exeactly the same issues in the same temprature range?

 

[black as]

Sounds like the upper cradle where the coil spring sits:thumbsup:

 

[BLU_FZ1]

Sounds like the upper cradle where the coil spring sits:thumbsup:

Sooooooooo,, whats the fix?

 

[VZ_SV6_NZ]

Had something similar in mine a while ago. Wasnt really temp specific, just a slight creak/groan when turning to full lock.

Turns out it was a broken strut bearing, bout a $40 part from memory...

 

[vxcalais_01]

strut bearing ? You mean front strut mount radius rod bearing ??? Few DIY's on here to install them. I have some nolathane ones ready to chuck in....