Why is my steering column knocking?
If you hear a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel in your car, it could be because you have old tie rods that have begun to go bad. Similar to a bad power steering rack, bad tie rods are typically going to give you the most trouble when you’re turning your car at low speeds.
How do I know if my intermediate steering shaft is bad?
Here are the symptoms of a bad intermediate steering shaft.
- Grinding Sounds When Turning the Wheel. Audible noises in your vehicle that don’t sound normal indicate a problem.
- Steering Tilt Doesn’t Work. The best feature of the steering wheel is the tilt.
- Wheel Turns Roughly.
- Steering Wheel Doesn’t Return to Center.
What would cause a rubbing noise when turning the steering wheel?
Too much movement in the joints or on the front struts can cause the steering wheel to make a rubbing noise while turning. As the jounce bushings dry out over time or make creaking sounds, these problems will only increase until the parts are properly lubricated.
Is there a problem with the Toyota RAV4 steering column?
People that are writing about their RAV4 steering column noise problems are also saying that the Toyota dealer mechanics are “unable to reproduce this problem”, the same as the Toyota dealer here in Anchorage, Alaska. Maybe I’ve watched too many X-Files episodes, but this sure sounds like a cover-up to me.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 make a clunking noise?
There 3 possible problems associated with this noise. The intermediate shaft can be felt through the steering wheel and sometimes in the floor by your feet. The second is due to loose steering rack bolts but was rare. The third is the next common to the intermediate shaft.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 steering shaft clunk?
They changed the steering gear and intermediate shaft….QUOTE] The steering gear (rack) is yet ANOTHER TSB for this model. It is unrelated to the steering ‘clunk’ and more defined by a ‘rattle’ over bumps. It addresses a clearance issue in the rack and steering column.
When did Toyota reimburse me for steering column noise?
Finally today, April 19, 2010, Toyota has agreed to reimburse me for half of the total repair cost for this RAV4 steering column klunking noise. If you’re interested, you can read all the details at that other link – including dozens of comments from other RAV4 owners.