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#1 of 12 Cranking noise in front end when turning wheel by ellemae Feb 27, 2007 (6:53 am)
I own a 2000 Nissan Quest Van with 90,000 miles. My daughter is currently at school with this van. She called to say the van is making a cranking noise in the front end when she turns the steering wheel. Doesn't happen all the time but enough that it is cause for concern. Any thoughts on the problem? Replies to this message: toomanyfumes (Feb 28, 2007 5:18 pm) koen1 (May 31, 2007 4:45 am)
#2 of 12 Re: Cranking noise in front end when turning wheel [ellemae] by toomanyfumes Feb 28, 2007 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: ellemae (Feb 27, 2007 6:53 am) Hard to diagnose without actually hearing it. Low power steering fluid, loose power steering belt, bad steering rack. Do these have rack and pinion steering?
#3 of 12 Re: Cranking noise in front end when turning wheel [ellemae] by koen1 May 31, 2007 (4:45 am)
Replying to: ellemae (Feb 27, 2007 6:53 am) I have the same car and same mileage. Ironically I hear the same cranking noise when the steering wheel is turned more than 90 degrees, for example, during a U-turn or P-turn. Yes, it's a rack and pinion. I replaced the control arm lower ball joint once. Can you answer what should be checked?
#4 of 12 Steering problem 2001 nissan quest by jaj123 Oct 12, 2007 (5:36 am)
When I make a right hand turn, the van feels like the tire is underinflated,entire front end checked twice. no obvious problems, everything is tight. Without taking out cv joints which seem to be ok mechanic is stumped, tire wear is normal alignment ok. Replies to this message: jaggiebunnett (Nov 05, 2007 3:50 pm)
#5 of 12 Re: Steering problem 2001 nissan quest [jaj123] by jaggiebunnett Nov 05, 2007 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: jaj123 (Oct 12, 2007 5:36 am) try checking the drive axles for run-out or the front shocks for wear or weak springs may be the problem. All of which may not be visible with just a general inspection
#6 of 12 2004 Quest Clunk Noise in Front End by gawami Jan 10, 2008 (8:52 am)
I have a 2004 Quest with 58k on it. At about 30K, it started making a clunking noise when the car was started forward with the steering wheel adjusted for a turn. The dealer tried things 3 times, without any effect:lemon:. Still does it and the dealer says "live with it" and I guess I'll have to. Any ideas? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jan 10, 2008 10:19 am)
#7 of 12 Re: 2004 Quest Clunk Noise in Front End [gawami] by dtownfb Jan 10, 2008 (10:19 am)
Replying to: gawami (Jan 10, 2008 8:52 am) What did the dealer do to try to fix the problem?
#8 of 12 Replacing Power Steering Fluid by jessiev Mar 21, 2008 (3:15 am)
#9 of 12 Replacing Power Steering Fluid by jessiev Mar 20, 2008 (4:22 pm)
We heard a low, heavy clicking when we turn the wheel sharp so we decided to change the power steering fluid.   The thudding turned into squealing and we realized we probably put the wrong power steering fluid in.   Does anyone know the "right" power steering fluid to put in? We have a 1995 Nissan Quest.
#10 of 12 Clarification by stopsineman Mar 20, 2008 (4:56 pm)
The real question we're trying to ask here is that we have been told that it's very possible that what The '95 Quest actually uses as it's "power steering fluid" is transmission fluid. This would jive with what we siphoned out of the power steering reservoir because it was a reddish color (rather than clear like the power steering fluid we put in). Any thoughts?   Thanks in advance! Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 20, 2008 10:27 pm) stopsineman (Mar 21, 2008 3:15 am)

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