Rubbing noise up front when turning cold
#1
Rubbing noise up front when turning cold
Hey all,
First I want to say that I did search for an answer but did not find much in way of an answer. I've got a 93 pickup 4x4. Now that the weather is cold (under 20 degrees) I get a rubbing noise coming from my front suspension (or steering?) when I turn partially - not full lock. The noise actually goes away when I turn to full lock. This only happens until the truck is fully warmed up. The power steering fluid is at a sufficient level and was flushed and replaced a couple months ago. Anyone have any insight?
Thanks
http://youtu.be/w62H0scnEJU
First I want to say that I did search for an answer but did not find much in way of an answer. I've got a 93 pickup 4x4. Now that the weather is cold (under 20 degrees) I get a rubbing noise coming from my front suspension (or steering?) when I turn partially - not full lock. The noise actually goes away when I turn to full lock. This only happens until the truck is fully warmed up. The power steering fluid is at a sufficient level and was flushed and replaced a couple months ago. Anyone have any insight?
Thanks
http://youtu.be/w62H0scnEJU
Last edited by vision19; 12-10-2011 at 06:49 PM. Reason: edit for video
#2
So after driving this morning I have diagnosed a bit further. When turning to the right, the rubbing/binding noise comes from the left wheel area. vise versa for turning left. It does not happen in reverse either. Could it be something with the hubs?
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#8
I would be suspicious about the power steering pump. The noise you hear could be a PS hose vibrating then goes away after it is warmed up.
Last edited by sechott; 12-06-2011 at 12:56 PM.
#13
Alright, so I got a video of the noise. You'll want to turn your volume up a bit to hear it clearly. This was a left turn, and the noise was coming from the right wheel well area.
http://youtu.be/w62H0scnEJU
http://youtu.be/w62H0scnEJU
#17
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Did you check for a cow dying underneath the hood??
Wow that is an ODD noise! If it only happens during turning I would guess the PS pump also. I am, however, no expert on this. Just my $0.02.
Wow that is an ODD noise! If it only happens during turning I would guess the PS pump also. I am, however, no expert on this. Just my $0.02.
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Last night I was thinking about it- wondering if it was your power antenna or blower motor? But that's wouldn't explain why it goes away at full lock, etc etc. Still kind of sounds like a tire rubbing on a mudflap or a piece of fender liner. You may have to get somebody to drive, while you hang out of the window/door to try to narrow it down.