Sup yall ... my MC is still pretty new to me , Ive only had it a few weeks now. I have an annoying squeaky noise when i turn to the left. Was reading through the list of common problems , but didnt really see anything that fit my description.
I was wondering is there any common suspension problems? It sounds like possibly a bushing squeak or ??.... Anything i should check for or needs grease?
tie rod bushings? steering rack? Any help greatly appreciated!!
Also ... where the hell do you check the power steering fluid on this thing? LOL guess i need to purchase a repair manual.

Thanks , Ryan
2003 ss 3800

 

Here's a copy of a post about power steering pump..


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Here is the location to your Power Steering Reservoir: (I recommend getting a nice long thin funnel, or a funnel with a tube attached to it )


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power steering is a biotch to find, passenger side way down in back kinda a third of the way to the firewall? And also sounds like you may need a cv shaft or a wheel bearing that is bad? And yes get a manual...(Haynes manual)

 

CV shaft ? but its not a "popping" or "clicking" its squeaky...... picture this-- your--- opening the door on an old scary house , lol

 

I think it some type of bushing thats squeaking ?? No one has had this problem? Area's that need to be greased regularly? Thanks again

 

Sadly, out of the factory many ball joints and tie rods do not have grease fittings (but the replacements do).

But here's the big question, can you tell where from (you can tell it's when making a left turn)? And are there aftermarket suspension parts?

Such as I have UMI Performance rear trailing arms, they have to be greased because of the poly bushings. Stock rubber bushings have no grease fittings.

I would guess either bushing, strut or I even might entertain a failing wheel bearing since it's ONLY heard while turning. Can you push down and bounce the car and hear the noise? If so, get a friend to help you. One guy bounce the car the other go around listening for it.

 

The most common source of squeak upon turning is ball joints or tie rod ends. pull the boot back and shoot some wd-40 in. If it quits squeaking, you found the joint to replace.

 

Its lowered on eibach's

Yes its coming from behind the left wheel , its not a wheel bearing you would hear that making alot noise at high speeds , ball joint is not worn (loose) and tie rods seem to be good. Had my tires rotated today and checked it all out while it was up on the lift. Guess i will just wait til it gets worse , maybe it will be easier to pinpoint?? Maybe the steering rack itself ??

 

Is it a rotational squeak or just as the wheel is turned from right to left?

 

only when you turn the wheel left about half way-- it starts