Steering knock?
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Steering knock? Not sure how to explain, but on my 97 Formula I hear a slight knock in the steering system right in the "dead zone" (more noticeable at slower speeds). Any ideas on what is causing this? Thanks!
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I don't really notice it when turning (I'll listen for it next time I take the car for a ride). I just happened to notice it when I was backing up (turn left then turn right). I also tried turning the wheel back and forth slightly with the car off and I can hear the knock right at the "dead zone" I was trying to describe earlier.
And yes, it's like a small pop.
And yes, it's like a small pop.
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About a week and a half ago I got it back from the dealer, they tell me they found some loose bolts in the steering rack, so they tightened them. It seemed fine when I drove it home, now it seems the knock is back (kinda intermittent).
Steering does feel a bit more responsive since the bolts were tightened, but I am still wondering what exactly is causing the knock (still does it more when in driving position, much less when it is tilted either all the way up or all the way down).
Steering does feel a bit more responsive since the bolts were tightened, but I am still wondering what exactly is causing the knock (still does it more when in driving position, much less when it is tilted either all the way up or all the way down).
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I jiggled the steering u-joint coupler (under the hood) and was able to replicate the knock (sounds like it's right by the firewall). How hard is that to fix? And what parts ould I need? Or is something like that better for the dealer to look at (now that I have a better idea where the noise is coming from)?
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I jiggled the steering u-joint coupler (under the hood) and was able to replicate the knock (sounds like it's right by the firewall). How hard is that to fix? And what parts ould I need? Or is something like that better for the dealer to look at (now that I have a better idea where the noise is coming from)?
