schuetz1619 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 When I turn the steering wheel there is a pitched hum that increases in volume the further the wheel is turned. Perhaps it was there previously, but I don't recall it until yesterday. Any ideas on why this could be occurring /what it means? There's no oil leakage that I can see or feel. Many thanks. P.S. I think of the steering box as "new." Looking back on my records I installed my "new" box 96,000 miles ago in 1998. Still . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Marty Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I would think something related to the engine is rubbing on the steering rods like exhaust or the trans bell housing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUNT Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Can you also feel it in the column? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Grease the horn pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Teach it the words? t votes for dry bearings in the steering column Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray_ Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, TobyB said: Teach it the words? t votes for dry bearings in the steering column Why would he want to dry the bearings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'76mintgrün'02 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 The rubber disc where the idler arm connects to the center link makes a humming noise when I turn the wheel, if it runs out of lubrication. I think it may have something to do with being close to the down pipe. I just squirt some oily stuff on it and the noise goes away. Lately, I've decided I kind of like the little groaning noise it makes. Tom votes for dry 'bushing' in the center link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyT Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Bad motor mount… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 17 hours ago, ray_ said: Why would he want to dry the bearings? because if they stay drunk too long, they'll never be able to steer straight again... t 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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