S14 240sx: Rubbing sound while turning? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Kingtal0n · 03-12-2012, 12:57 PM

I have never heard anything like this before with any 240sx. 1995 S14 with 300,000 miles. It is probably mileage related. I have not looked under the car yet- I expect someone to already have knowledge from experience on the forum, so here is the symptom:

When the car is turned left or right, whether moving or still, there is a rubberized squeaking sound, as if the steering shaft were encased in rough dry rubber. Imagine a vice grip coated in thick rubber grasping the steering shaft, and try to turn the steering wheel. I do not quite know how else to describe the sound.

the oddest thing is that it will sometimes NOT make the noise, usually only after driving for a while it begins.

My diagnosis will begin with inspection of the front end components, I would like some ideas of what to look for from the experienced members of the forum before I start, please?

rcdad123 · 03-12-2012, 01:18 PM

ball joints?

dbiz · 03-13-2012, 07:41 AM

Low powersteering fluid??

Arireese · 03-13-2012, 08:08 AM

300,000 miles?

dbiz · 03-13-2012, 02:21 PM

my guess is that its either low powersteering or your ball joints are in need of grease. Check your PS fluid level and try to grease yo nipples and see if that works

03-12-2012, 12:57 PM	#1
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 42 Posts: 4,829 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	S14 240sx: Rubbing sound while turning? I have never heard anything like this before with any 240sx. 1995 S14 with 300,000 miles. It is probably mileage related. I have not looked under the car yet- I expect someone to already have knowledge from experience on the forum, so here is the symptom: When the car is turned left or right, whether moving or still, there is a rubberized squeaking sound, as if the steering shaft were encased in rough dry rubber. Imagine a vice grip coated in thick rubber grasping the steering shaft, and try to turn the steering wheel. I do not quite know how else to describe the sound. the oddest thing is that it will sometimes NOT make the noise, usually only after driving for a while it begins. My diagnosis will begin with inspection of the front end components, I would like some ideas of what to look for from the experienced members of the forum before I start, please?

03-12-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ball joints?

03-13-2012, 07:41 AM	#3
dbiz Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Low powersteering fluid??

03-13-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
Arireese BANNED Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: philadelphia Posts: 755 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	300,000 miles?

03-13-2012, 02:21 PM	#5
dbiz Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	my guess is that its either low powersteering or your ball joints are in need of grease. Check your PS fluid level and try to grease yo nipples and see if that works