Front End Noise

I have notcied some noise in the front end when I am stopped and turn my wheels left and right. It sounds like it is come from behind the wheels or the steering column. If some one can help. I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Dan

2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2.2L EcoTech

I have notcied some noise in the front end when I am stopped and turn my wheels left and right. It sounds like it is come from behind the wheels or the steering column. If some one can help. I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Dan

2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2.2L EcoTech

I'm having the same problem as Dan above. Any info on what to expect/look for would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'm having the same problem as Dan above. Any info on what to expect/look for would be appreciated. Thanks!



Well that makes three of us now,, Anyone got any suggestions,,,,,

check your front bushing plates and struts. that was the problem with mine.
see this thread

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=690145

I have changed the Front struts, all the mounts and bushings. I am still have the noise. i sounds like is it come from lower part of the front end like the control arm are there any grease points i need to grease.

Could you be a little more specific about the type of noise you're getting? And is it still just happening when you turn the wheels with car stopped?

There are no grease points on the control arms where they attach to the frame, but there may be some on the ball joints where the control arms attach to the steering knuckle. There may also be grease points on the tie-rod ends coming out from the steering rack & pinion.

Even though there are no grease points, you could have worn or loose bushings or bolts where the control arms attach to the frame.

The noise sounds like a rubbing noise. Like rubber on rubber. I checked the power steering fluid and it was very low like less than a 1/4" inside the resivor(sp). I am filling that up. I will see if that helps. It doesn't make the noise while i am stopped. it does it when the car is cold and after it warms up it doesn't do it anymore. It is really bad when I crank hard to the left. it doesn't do it when I turn right only left.

I have notcied some noise in the front end when I am stopped and turn my wheels left and right. It sounds like it is come from behind the wheels or the steering column. If some one can help. I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Dan

2004 Oldsmobile Alero
2.2L EcoTech

Sorry for the confusion, your first post said it happened when you are stopped. Anyway, the low fluid level isn't a good sign. It indicates you've got a leak somewhere. Power steering systems are typically noisy when they get low on fluid. Filling it up is a good start, but it's important not to stop there. Find out where the fluid is going. The Alero has a history of the power steering pressure hose deteriorating and developing a leak, but there are several other places that could be leaking.

Also, I don't know if this is occurring or not, but I mention it because you've said it happens when you turn hard left. Be wary of turning your wheel hard against the stops. This is not recommended and can cause damage to your system.

Good luck and let us know if this resolves the noise issue.