yea so i get this popping sound when i turn the wheel, my friend said it may be the CV joints, it happens in both directions. they dont look torn or worn or anyhting though...
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
Makes sounds while sitting still -> Mount bearing(s)
Makes sounds while moving -> CVs
what/where are mount bearings?
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
Why not start by greasing the steering shaft first.
Gilles
2.3 Ho
Sort of sounds like you're banging on a 50 gallon plastic drum? Most reputable shops will tell you the problem without charge.
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Scriz wrote:Sort of sounds like you're banging on a 50 gallon plastic drum? Most reputable shops will tell you the problem without charge.
eh, sort of... i cant even get to the steering shaft, can i just put any kind of grease on there or what, im used to rwd trucks where everythings right out there, although my s10 had the same motor. i know GM had some sort of steering recall a few years back...
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
i get the same thing, except it happens when alot of force (ie. hard accel, reverse) a huge pop comes from the drive train, or when i hit a deep bump
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2267189
interesting... no one seems to know what it is though.
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
still haven't figured it out
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
strut mounts .... common j problem
thanks for the input john, how do i fix it ? also when i turn the wheel all the way and say, make a u turn, it sounds awful.
2001 2 door five speed 122k.
custom steering linkage pop
2000 s10 (THE WORKS)
1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Recall Date: 11/04/2002
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Potential Units Affected: 1159156
Notes: CHEVROLET CAVALIER 02049
