Front end noise when wheels turned

Lbeezy · 05-18-2008, 02:45 AM

While on some trails tonight, I encountered a bit of a problem. I hit a puddle that was about a foot deep going 20 and now when i am stopped, and i turn the wheel either left or right, there is a loud squeaking noise coming from the front end. When I turn the wheel left or right and I hear that noise, the steering wheel shudders. Any ideas as to what could be causing the problem? My 2nd gen 2WD 4runner is stock except the 32" maxxis bighorns and the torsion bars are cranked.

Thanks for help in advance.

bigt · 05-18-2008, 04:43 AM

all my 4wd 4runner have always made noise if you turn the wheel all the way and turn like a grinding rattle...

but as far as being stoppped is your power steering pump making the noise??

Crawdad · 05-18-2008, 05:00 AM

You got the belt wet or muddy, the belt is slipping causing the squeaking. The slipping belt means the power steering is cutting in and out causing the steering wheel to shudder.

4Mogger · 05-18-2008, 06:25 AM

Something to check...
The water could have washed the lube off of the steering stops.
There are two per side and are easy enough to get to...just find the steering stops (from factory they have plastic caps on them but they quickly wear through and fall off) that are basically a round-headed bolt that contacts a half-moon shaped ramp type stop. Just take some grease and apply it to the bolt and steering stop with your finger. You will have to reapply at appropriate intervals or daily if you drive in water.

iamsuperbleeder · 05-18-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawdad

You got the belt wet or muddy, the belt is slipping causing the squeaking. The slipping belt means the power steering is cutting in and out causing the steering wheel to shudder.

excactly as I was going to say...

abecedarian · 05-18-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder

excactly as I was going to say...

Me too. Particularly considering 32's.

05-18-2008, 02:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lbeezy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Camarillo, California Posts: 30	Front end noise when wheels turned While on some trails tonight, I encountered a bit of a problem. I hit a puddle that was about a foot deep going 20 and now when i am stopped, and i turn the wheel either left or right, there is a loud squeaking noise coming from the front end. When I turn the wheel left or right and I hear that noise, the steering wheel shudders. Any ideas as to what could be causing the problem? My 2nd gen 2WD 4runner is stock except the 32" maxxis bighorns and the torsion bars are cranked. Thanks for help in advance.

05-18-2008, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,722	all my 4wd 4runner have always made noise if you turn the wheel all the way and turn like a grinding rattle... but as far as being stoppped is your power steering pump making the noise?? __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. 2 kick cvrs 12 inch rockford 600d sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig 94 gold 4runner 22re no options 32.11.50.15 MUD KINGS aisin hubs,WELDED rear homemade snorkel cb radio blue 93 srf 4runner .. was running last week now a parts truck.. parked

05-18-2008, 05:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Crawdad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 276	You got the belt wet or muddy, the belt is slipping causing the squeaking. The slipping belt means the power steering is cutting in and out causing the steering wheel to shudder. __________________ 1990 4Runner 3.0/AT/4WD - 285/75/16 TreadWright D-Muds, SDORI Coil Spacer, Aisin Hubs 2005 Mazda 6i 2.3/MT

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05-18-2008, 06:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
4Mogger Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 637	Something to check... The water could have washed the lube off of the steering stops. There are two per side and are easy enough to get to...just find the steering stops (from factory they have plastic caps on them but they quickly wear through and fall off) that are basically a round-headed bolt that contacts a half-moon shaped ramp type stop. Just take some grease and apply it to the bolt and steering stop with your finger. You will have to reapply at appropriate intervals or daily if you drive in water.