Re: Steering noises/vibration

"FantomFan" <reaper_nz@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e3kd6k$qsd$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...[color=blue]
>I have a Japanese assembled 1996 Toyota Corona Premio (AT211 automatic with
>7A-FE engine) which is making a noise which appears to come from the top of
>the steering column. The noise is associated with what I would describe as
>a judder (most common when returning from a left hand turn).
>
> Power steer fluid level is correct, belt is correctly adjusted (as far as
> I can tell).
>
> Any suggestion as to where to start or how to check/lubricate upper
> bearing[/color]

It is difficult to diagnose the condition without experiencing it firsthand,
but some things to check are the universal joints for the tilt steering
column mechanism and in the engine compartment for binding; rack ends and
ball joints for excessive play; tires for abnormal wear and bumps; CV joints
for play or binding.
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Ray O
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