Steering Rack/UJ Noise (With Video) - Need assistance diagnosing

[datsun9292]

Hi,

Here is a video of my Universal Steering Joint, sitting above the steering rack. There is a loud Creaking/Squeaking noise when turning the wheel.

The car is lifted of the ground, with no hubs attached, so i know the noise is coming from either the steering column, UJ, or Rack, but im not sure which.




Id appreciate any assistance

​Thanks

 

[Chri5]

It sounds like a "linear" noise, if you get me? As in when the rack is sliding in and out,so I dont think it'd be the UJ.

Its a tough one though, as the noise can travel through nearby components too

 

[Beasley Clio182]

Cover each part in wd40 , spray one try move the steering , one will make it go quiet when you turn , found your prob , it does sound like the shaft IMO

 

[datsun9292]

Hi, thought i would throw an update up.

The noise in fact was coming from the steering rack. The section that turns on the rack, was siezed, and causing the noise to vibrate up through the rack, and into the column.

I replaced the steering rack, and it seems to have solved the issue

Thanks for any replies guys