My MSP has nearly 113000 miles on it, just for reference. Backing out of my driveway these past few mornings, turning the steering wheel left, there is a really bad creaking sounds coming from the engine compartment. I don't think it's a heat shield because I don't think I have any of those left on the car. My guess would be power steering pump or the steering rack. What do you guys think?
Creaking when backing up and steering wheel turned left
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tweety2300
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Try greasing the front sway bar bushings. My Honda did the same thing
You try greasing the front sway bar bushings on a car that has seen 5 upstate NY winters 
They need to be replaced, because this past winter I started getting front sway bar clunk. I just know it's going to be a complete pain in the butt because the bracket bolts are likely rust-welded in place.
Any other ideas?
They need to be replaced, because this past winter I started getting front sway bar clunk. I just know it's going to be a complete pain in the butt because the bracket bolts are likely rust-welded in place.Any other ideas?
tweety2300
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White lithium grease. Spray the s*** out of it go over speed bumps. Repeat
tweety2300
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Parking lot?
I shot the front and rear bushings with grease a few days in a row. This morning it was a bit colder in the morning and backup out of my driveway I got the same creaking. It happens with the steering wheel turned left or right.
What does a failing power steering pump sound like?
What does a failing power steering pump sound like?
