Steering rack groan
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Steering rack groan
I have a 2004 SXT, 3.7 V6, 42RLE auto trans, 4x4 with 94,000 miles. Lately I've been getting a "groaning" noise from the steering when turning the wheels while stopped or moving slowly. It's loud enough to hear easily and I can feel it through the steering wheel as well. It's not been long since I had the front end inspected and new shocks and ball joints installed, so I don't think it's anything to do with the suspension. Aside from the noise when cranking the wheel the steering seems fine, so I'm not afraid of driving it, just curious as to whether the rack and/or pump are about to empty my wallet.
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I have a 2004 SXT, 3.7 V6, 42RLE auto trans, 4x4 with 94,000 miles. Lately I've been getting a "groaning" noise from the steering when turning the wheels while stopped or moving slowly. It's loud enough to hear easily and I can feel it through the steering wheel as well. It's not been long since I had the front end inspected and new shocks and ball joints installed, so I don't think it's anything to do with the suspension. Aside from the noise when cranking the wheel the steering seems fine, so I'm not afraid of driving it, just curious as to whether the rack and/or pump are about to empty my wallet.
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