Grinding/Rubbing When Turning While Stopped - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pbajwabb · 03-11-2014, 11:13 PM

Hey guys,

I am new here, my other post is probably close but i would like to address my first issue and see if anyone has some insight.

Anyways my steering grinds when I turn the wheels while stopped and it feels like there is an enormous strain on the spring in there. I am a strong guy and I can turn them but does that part need to be lubed or anything?

I am looking into power steering on the parts board with no luck so in the mean time I need to get that fixed.

It straightens itself out fine but it sort of sounds like opening up an old wooden manual garage with old springs. Thats the best I can describe it.

I will post a picture, maybe that will help?

pbajwabb · 03-12-2014, 10:10 AM

Any ideas?

Sorry if it is something stupid, I am new here

Coley · 03-12-2014, 11:27 AM

The first thing I would do is put the front of the truck up on some jackstands (steering/wheel able to freely turn) and, with the help of a buddy (or your wife) turning the wheel, have the steering turned all left and right and inspect it while they are turning the wheel. Watch/feel/listen for interference, grinding or other problems. Maybe you have some binding and/or interference in the steering components.
This is a good start point....keep us posted and maybe we can troubleshoot from there.
Coley

pbajwabb · 03-12-2014, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

The first thing I would do is put the front of the truck up on some jackstands (steering/wheel able to freely turn) and, with the help of a buddy (or your wife) turning the wheel, have the steering turned all left and right and inspect it while they are turning the wheel. Watch/feel/listen for interference, grinding or other problems. Maybe you have some binding and/or interference in the steering components.
This is a good start point....keep us posted and maybe we can troubleshoot from there.
Coley

Everything worked just fine with no resistance from the street.

pbajwabb · 03-13-2014, 07:59 PM

I notice sometimes the wheel doesnt fix itself straight. It occasionally will require some effort to straighten out after a turn.

03-11-2014, 11:13 PM	#1
pbajwabb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: castaic Posts: 60	Grinding/Rubbing When Turning While Stopped Hey guys, I am new here, my other post is probably close but i would like to address my first issue and see if anyone has some insight. Anyways my steering grinds when I turn the wheels while stopped and it feels like there is an enormous strain on the spring in there. I am a strong guy and I can turn them but does that part need to be lubed or anything? I am looking into power steering on the parts board with no luck so in the mean time I need to get that fixed. It straightens itself out fine but it sort of sounds like opening up an old wooden manual garage with old springs. Thats the best I can describe it. I will post a picture, maybe that will help? Attached Images

03-12-2014, 10:10 AM	#2
pbajwabb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: castaic Posts: 60	Re: Grinding/Rubbing When Turning While Stopped Any ideas? Sorry if it is something stupid, I am new here

03-12-2014, 11:27 AM	#3
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Grinding/Rubbing When Turning While Stopped The first thing I would do is put the front of the truck up on some jackstands (steering/wheel able to freely turn) and, with the help of a buddy (or your wife) turning the wheel, have the steering turned all left and right and inspect it while they are turning the wheel. Watch/feel/listen for interference, grinding or other problems. Maybe you have some binding and/or interference in the steering components. This is a good start point....keep us posted and maybe we can troubleshoot from there. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-13-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
pbajwabb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: castaic Posts: 60	Re: Grinding/Rubbing When Turning While Stopped I notice sometimes the wheel doesnt fix itself straight. It occasionally will require some effort to straighten out after a turn.



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