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What could be wrong with my steering? I hear a squeaking and popping noise whenever I turn the wheel, left or right?melanieclark261 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013The popping/knocking noise also occurs when I'm riding down the road or over bumps in the road. It squeaks and pops whenever I make a turn. -
What could be wrong with my steering? It squeaks and knocks whenever I turn the wheel.melanieclark261 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 5/20/2013If I make a right or left turn, my car makes a squeaking and popping type noise. It sounds like its knocking. When I'm riding down the road it feels like bumpy, and I can hear a popping sound. These noises also occur whenever I ride over bumps. -
What is the difference in front from back struts?erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013-
5/19/2013 JimmUsually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
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What is e difference in front from back struts?erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013-
5/19/2013 JimmUsually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
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What is the difference in front from back struts?erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013-
5/19/2013 JimmUsually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.rockauto.com - to list only two. They (RockAuto) list the replacement front or rear struts and shocks from around $83.00 each for your vehicle.
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What is the difference in front from back struts?erikaespinosa1111 - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 5/19/2013-
5/19/2013 JimmUsually, the front and rear struts have these differences - the mounting, the length, the load carrying capacity, among other characteristics.
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Will a Chevy impala spare tire fit a 2003 vibehotrodace8787 - 2003 Pontiac Vibe - Steering & Suspension - 5/9/2013-
5/9/2013 JimmYou did not state the specific Chevy Impala year for the question.
The Chevrolet Impala tire size is; 155/90/16 - and would not fit the Pontiac Vibe. The Vibe has 205 / 55 R16 wheels and tires - with a 100 mm bolt pattern.
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2007 Pontiac G6: the driver side front tire went flat and it is bare on the inside of the tire. Tire is two months old.missa86 - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 5/4/2013When I got the new tire, I wanted to get a wheel alignment and they said no because the control arm needed to be fixed first because it was going to wear down the tire unevenly.-
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5/4/2013 JimmNo need for a wheel alignment if any part of the steering or suspension sytem (such as the control arm) is worn - the alignment will not 'hold' or remain effective with any worn parts.
Replace the control arm as first step, then have the alignment performed - to eliminate any further abnormal tire wear.
Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the front control arm from around $58.00 (includes ball joint and bushings) for your vehicle.
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Why when I drive my steering wheel jitters?sbarnette - 2007 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 5/4/2013It doesn't happen when braking and not necessarily when I'm accelerating. It seems to be the worst anywhere between 40mph to 55 mph. 65 mph and up its very minimal but still present. Below 40mph same thing very minimal. I'm thinking I need an alignment or my ...-
5/4/2013 aronmb23yeah it is the tires. Could be alignment or could be a split in a tire. Get it checked out. Good rule of thumb is stick a penny in your tread and if it doesnt cover up honest abe then get em replaced. of course not all of us can so just get them checked out at a tire shop....
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I hear a popping noise under the front and sqeekingkaykaybush - 2009 Pontiac G6 - Steering & Suspension - 3/17/2013-
3/17/2013 JimmNeed more information - during what conditions is the noise heard? During braking? During Turns? Over bumps? Without having more information and details - such as described, it's hard to properly diagnose.
Try the 'Diagnose' feature on the AutoMD website to better describe the issue you are having, then post a reply for further assistance. -
3/17/2013 spanionneoIt's most likely a link arm worn rubber, or a bad ball joint. As jim have pointed out, start looking for patterns of when the noise actually happens. Another thing you can do, is raise the car and be sure to be safe, and start moving around the bars, joints etc. in the frond end. You will find something lose or worn and is causing your clunking.
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Why has my vibe required "7 " wheel bearing repairs, the most recent being oct. 2012, and for the last 2 days it soundsralautbr - 2004 Pontiac Vibe - Steering & Suspension - 2/21/2013as if another one is going again!!!!!!-
2/21/2013 HouseCallAutoThat does sound kind of strange. Maybe the installer is overtightening the hub nut. That will cause repeated failures and also make sure that the brand of bearing that is used is either Timken or ACDELCO or Moog or SKF. These brands are of the highest quality.
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My front passenger tire is bent out pointing outwards from top any idea why? Sombody told me could be balljoint?jordankelley0427 - 1987 Pontiac Fiero - Steering & Suspension - 2/16/2013I slid of into a really bumpy field due to icy roads & ever since I've noticed this problem. Looks as if you took tire off and slanted it diagonally with top pointing out away from car... I only selected steering and suspension as category because there's no ...-
2/16/2013 BillCould be bent control arms, in any case get fixed or looked at before driving anymore.
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My front passenger tire is bent out pointing outwards from top any idea why? Sombody told me could be balljoint?jordankelley0427 - 1987 Pontiac Fiero - Steering & Suspension - 2/15/2013I slid of into a really bumpy field due to icy roads & ever since I've noticed this problem. Looks as if you took tire off and slanted it diagonally with top pointing out away from car... I only selected steering and suspension as category because there's no ...-
2/15/2013 JasonSounds like you may have bent a suspension component, and you should have the alignment checked to confirm it.
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Steering is tight to the left and right. Fluid was added so it is at a normal level. the steering did get a little loosecharlesw0973 - 2000 Pontiac Grand Am - Steering & Suspension - 2/13/2013Steering did get a little looser but not normal. Notice a little moisture around the fill cap. Could this be the pump or maybe belts need tightened? -
Can anyone identify this noise? Recently had both CV Joints replaced, and then re-replaced to ID that is not the issue.MRBrad - 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix - Steering & Suspension - 2/11/2013I'm stumped! Had both hub bearings replaced a few months prior, and checked to make sure non of the clips around the calipers and brakes were scraping. This only makes noise when I make a hard right turn. Help!!-
2/11/2013 HouseCallAutoThe fact that you had CV axles replaced twice kind of eliminates the CV joint as a possible. I cannot make out the noise in your video. The fact that the hub bearings were replaced once and a few months back tells me that between the two things, the hub bearing has a much higher probability of being your cause. Also, confirm that there are no tire rub marks on the inside of both wheel well splash wraps. I agree with you that typically, noise that is only heard in a turn is usually a bad CV axle or a bad bub bearing. To further add detail based on my own experiences, Hub bearing noises that only show up in a turn, usually only show up when the wheel is turned *slightly* in one direction or the other and almost never both. The point I am trying to make is that they almost never make noise only when in a HARD turn. The typical scenario would be you are driving along straight at 50 mph in the left lane with no noise and the slight movement you make to change lanes is when you would hear a bad hub bearing make noise.
The CV joints on the other hand typically make noise when in a hard turn while you are accelerating. When I suspect a bad CV joint on any car, the best test for that is to drive the car in circles in a parking lot with the wheel cut all the way in one direction. Apply the brake slightly while accelerating in circles at like 3 mph and listen for the noise. A bad CV joint sounds like metal marbles banging against each other. when you straighten out the steering the noise is always gone.
And then there is always the possibility that you have some other anamoly like maybe the tin splash shield that protects the rotor is slightly bent and rubs on the rotor when under the side load of a hard right turn. Check the rotor and the shield for rub marks and a sufficient amount of clearance at all points of the rotor. Look closely with patience. -
2/11/2013 BillThis is a scraping sound, jack up vehicle with wheel turned and hand spin to find culprit.
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