Squeak! (steering related)

Six6siX · 31 May 2007 at 00:47

Just run into the first little problem on my car since I got it.

Basically when stationary or at low speeds, moving the steering wheel produces a squeaking sound which is more audible from outside the car. A similar noise also appears when going over speed bumps or uneven roads. Actually quite embarrasing when parking or like, turning corners...

I think the sound is coming from both the front wheels as I got someone to turn the wheel while I listened around. Doesn't seem to be coming from anywhere inside the engine bay...at least as far as I can tell.

I've not had chance to jack the car up and take a look yet, but some folks over at PreludeUK have had similar problems and referred to dry ball joints or cv joints.

Has anyone come across a similar thing before, what is it likely to be and how difficult is it to fix?

Cheers

Six6siX · 31 May 2007 at 15:04

anyone?

kamineko · 31 May 2007 at 15:26

Had a similar problem with my Accord last week. Turned out to be a split cv boot. Grease was everywhere but on the joint.

Six6siX · 31 May 2007 at 15:28

kamineko said:
Had a similar problem with my Accord last week. Turned out to be a split cv boot. Grease was everywhere but on the joint.

Thanks for the reply

Straightforward enough to replace the cv boot?

mysticsniper · 31 May 2007 at 15:32

I take it you have checked out your PAS as well, to be on the safe side. have a look under the bonnet, and see if you have enough coolant in the box

merlin · 31 May 2007 at 15:34

If the cv boot is dry the cv joint is dead.

Get some silicone spray and do the ball joints first of all.

Also check the top mounts - make sure they're done up properly.

kamineko · 31 May 2007 at 15:35

It looks easy enough on paper but i found it a real pain. Much easier to pay £50 for a garage to do it.