Doig Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 When turning from dead centre to the right, I'm getting a loud creaking noise seemingly from the front right hand wheel. The creak also happens when your return from the right to the centre, there is no noise moving from the centre of the rack to the left.There is some play in the univeral joints in the steering column but i can't see how this would only make the noise turning in one direction.I've checked the wheel bearings and greased the rack. Can anyone suggest what might be the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahtuning2000 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Top mounts??? i would check these,i doubt it but maybe rack clamps??,but i favour top mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Harris Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Same here, i had the same creaking noise on my 2000, secondhand topmounts cured it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thrust washer on top mount stiff? Thats what mine was, new bottom washer and now it glides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doig Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 OK silly question time can I remove the castellated top nut to replace the thrust washer without the spring / shock being released? It looks like there's another nut holding it further down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Doig wrote:OK silly question time can I remove the castellated top nut to replace the thrust washer without the spring / shock being released? It looks like there's another nut holding it further down.No.But you can tie bands round the springs (or fit spring compressors) whilst they are compressed by the weight of the car, and then undo the nut.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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