creaky noise
Moderator: Moderators
creaky noise
Hi everyone i have got a creaking noise on the front offside when i turn the steering wheel,it is worse when i put full lock left anyone got any ideas please ps steering fluid full thanks ........rob
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
Re: creaky noise
Strut top bearing failed/seized and the spring is under torsion, rotating in its cup?
2002 V6 SE Coupé (210bhp) - (Aegean Blue)
2002 D9 2.2 HDi Exec Estate - Samarkand Blue
PM me for PP2000 diagnostics around Surrey
-
Doggy
- Mod with a 2.2 HDi, De-Fapped!
- Posts: 10710
- Joined: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:49 pm
- Location: Northants
Re: creaky noise
+1. Teeshirt available, if required.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: creaky noise
Hi Robb,
Definately sounds like top strut bearing has had it. Mine did this for some time but it eventually went boingggg......clunk ! as the spring snapped and the suspension hit the deck.
Never did it going over bumps or in a straight line.
Cheers.
Definately sounds like top strut bearing has had it. Mine did this for some time but it eventually went boingggg......clunk ! as the spring snapped and the suspension hit the deck.
Never did it going over bumps or in a straight line.
Cheers.
MacWomble.
Silver 406 GLX Estate, 1998 2.1 12 valve. 302,000 miles and counting.
White Renault 5 GT Turbo, 1991 58,000 miles, all original, mint condition.
Silver 406 GLX Estate, 1998 2.1 12 valve. 302,000 miles and counting.
White Renault 5 GT Turbo, 1991 58,000 miles, all original, mint condition.
Re: creaky noise
Yes, get it checked immediately. If the spring goes bang then the car will be immobilised in spectacular fashion, in addition to a new bearing you'll need to buy a new spring and whatever else gets taken out, potentially brake hoses and a tyre! If you get it sorted now then it's just a bearing.
'97 Peugeot 406 1.9 TD, 316k, down for full rebuild with custom rods, TD04 and a stack of welding.
'95 Peugeot 405 1.6 GLX with XU10J4RS conversion @ 195bhp.
'05 RenaultSport Clio 182 Cup, 111k.
'95 Peugeot 405 1.6 GLX with XU10J4RS conversion @ 195bhp.
'05 RenaultSport Clio 182 Cup, 111k.
-
GingerMagic
- 3.0 24v
- Posts: 3570
- Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:02 pm
- Location: Bournemouth
Re: creaky noise
I agree with the other posts, however my bearing was seized and I only knew about it when the car failed its MOT as the steering wouldn't ' self-centre '.... 
I guess if is creaking and groaning then maybe it is more perished than you realise - worth an inspection just to be safe.
I guess if is creaking and groaning then maybe it is more perished than you realise - worth an inspection just to be safe.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: creaky noise
Thanks for the answers guys, will have to let my mechanic mate sort it, dont fancy messing with springs .
1997 406 2.0 petrol estate lx..D8.............OH dear where does this nut go?
Re: creaky noise
Safest way to do them is take the whole leg off and take that and the new bearing to a local indepenent garage and ask them to assemble it.
I can't see them asking a fortune to do it and the leg comes off easy enough with basic hand tools and some persuasion.
I can't see them asking a fortune to do it and the leg comes off easy enough with basic hand tools and some persuasion.
1996 1.9 TD LX (Gone but not forgotten)
2003 2.2 HDI SE
2003 2.2 HDI SE