Popping sound when turning
June 23rd, 2015, 8:44 AM
#1
CF Beginner
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Popping sound when turning
I have 04 Suburban and at the beginning of the year we had the rear differentle (sp?) replaced. Not long after that everytime we made a right turn or pulled out of driveway, we would hear a popping/creaking noise up until we straightened out the steering wheel. We don't feel it in the wheel or in vehicle when it makes the sound though.
Not long after we noticed the noise we had new tires put on and the sound went away, so we figured the tires was causing the problem. Now the sound is back again and no matter what way we turn the vehicle it now makes the same popping/creaking noise. Anybody know what it could be before I go to a mechanic. My husband thinks it could be the wheel bearings.
Not long after we noticed the noise we had new tires put on and the sound went away, so we figured the tires was causing the problem. Now the sound is back again and no matter what way we turn the vehicle it now makes the same popping/creaking noise. Anybody know what it could be before I go to a mechanic. My husband thinks it could be the wheel bearings.
June 23rd, 2015, 9:27 AM
#2
CF Beginner
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had a similar problem on my 2002 and replaced the steering shaft and it seemed to fix it. My dad and I did it ourselves, wasnt to hard if I remember correctly.
But my steering is still kinda sloppy, need to get that figured out.
Wasnt there a recall for the steering shaft?
But my steering is still kinda sloppy, need to get that figured out.
Wasnt there a recall for the steering shaft?
Last edited by bmisfeldt; June 23rd, 2015 at 9:30 AM.
June 23rd, 2015, 10:29 AM
#3
Check the coil spring rubber seats. They are probably worn through causing metal on metal contact.
Check your sway bar bushings.
Check your upper and lower ball joints.
lift the front tire off the ground and give it a push and tug to test the ball joints and bearings.
Check your sway bar bushings.
Check your upper and lower ball joints.
lift the front tire off the ground and give it a push and tug to test the ball joints and bearings.
June 23rd, 2015, 11:24 PM
#6
CF Active Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Monroe, Georgia USA
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have 04 Suburban and at the beginning of the year we had the rear differentle (sp?) replaced. Not long after that everytime we made a right turn or pulled out of driveway, we would hear a popping/creaking noise up until we straightened out the steering wheel. We don't feel it in the wheel or in vehicle when it makes the sound though.
Not long after we noticed the noise we had new tires put on and the sound went away, so we figured the tires was causing the problem. Now the sound is back again and no matter what way we turn the vehicle it now makes the same popping/creaking noise. Anybody know what it could be before I go to a mechanic. My husband thinks it could be the wheel bearings.
Not long after we noticed the noise we had new tires put on and the sound went away, so we figured the tires was causing the problem. Now the sound is back again and no matter what way we turn the vehicle it now makes the same popping/creaking noise. Anybody know what it could be before I go to a mechanic. My husband thinks it could be the wheel bearings.
David g.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
07Chevyboy
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
5
March 30th, 2015 9:31 PM
mackda600
Tahoe & Suburban
6
September 14th, 2012 9:35 PM
tonzmn
Silverado & Fullsize Pick-ups
3
May 15th, 2009 12:06 PM