2003 Suburban Steering Column Squeak/Groan
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2003 Suburban Steering Column Squeak/Groan
I have a 2003 Suburban LS 1500 4-wheel drive, all stock, no modifications, with approximately 70k miles on it. I have recently developed a squeak/groan when I turn the steering wheel. I've sprayed the knuckle under the dash where the noise seems to be coming from, and took a look under the hood where the steering shaft comes through the firewall. The noise also seems to be coming from there, but as sound travels, I can't readily determine if the noise is originating from the inside or under the hood.
Any ideas what this might be, and how to resolve.
Thank you, Richard
Photo #1 is under the hood / photo #2 is under the dash.
Video Link with Audio
Any ideas what this might be, and how to resolve.
Thank you, Richard
Photo #1 is under the hood / photo #2 is under the dash.
Video Link with Audio
Last edited by rjdjbd; January 20th, 2014 at 7:25 PM.
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Does it groan when turning the wheels while not moving or when at rest and just applying pressure to the steering wheel but not actually turning the wheels?
Might have someone turn the wheels while you listen under the hood if this happens while not moving.
I suspect the PS pump or rack.
Might have someone turn the wheels while you listen under the hood if this happens while not moving.
I suspect the PS pump or rack.
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Does it groan when turning the wheels while not moving or when at rest and just applying pressure to the steering wheel but not actually turning the wheels?
Might have someone turn the wheels while you listen under the hood if this happens while not moving.
I suspect the PS pump or rack.
Might have someone turn the wheels while you listen under the hood if this happens while not moving.
I suspect the PS pump or rack.
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I'm not sure how to post a video to a forum...
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I can hear it very good with that link. I agree with your assessment that it sounds like something plastic rubbing on something. Have you tried turning the wheel without the engine running?