Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Loud noise when turning

[bignick33]

hello guys, ihave just a little problem, every time i tur my truck there is a loud noise coming from the front of my truck. It is a 98 with 70,000 miles. Even when the truck is sitting still and i move the steering wheel from side t side it still makes a weird noise. Any one no what could be causing this? Thaks,

 

[LSMITH]

Balljoints, steering box, tie rod ends, trackbar and pitman arm are all suspects. Get on the ground and have someone turn the wheel until you find the source.

 

[Motorhead]

Check your power steering fluid level. My Brothers HO was doing the same and the pump was low. If it is low, hunt down where it might be leaking. Chris

 

[TBOB]

TURN NOISE

ALSO CHECK THE STEERING SHAFT BETWEEN BOX AND FIRE WALL. MAKE SURE STEERING BOX BOLTS ARE TIGHT. YOU'VE SEEN THE REST. TBOB

 

[R-N-R]

I've been getting a low pitch whine for the past couple of days. It seems to be related to the steering as it quiets down a few minutes after I start the truck, but picks back up when I turn. The noise also changes in conjunction with the RPMs. My truck is a stock '02 with 6800 miles. It's been really cold and we've received quite the snow fall for the past week.



Bignick33, does this sound like what you are hearing?

 

[jtisdale]

What kind of noise is it? Can you describe it? Another possibility may be axle u-joints. Just a possibility.

 

[andrewkoperdak]

I get pump cavitation from the pwr steering pump after driving winding mountain roads for a bit. IT is the combo of braking and steering that gets the fluid hot. I checked my fluid and it was a tad low on level ground but I am sure on the mountain roads I was driving on it was sucking air now and again.

R,

Andy