94 LeSabre Front End has noise

7 messages, Last post on Feb 21, 2009 at 4:22 PM

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#5 of 7 Re: 94 LeSabre Front End has noise [billnmd2006] by lhorsmann Jan 24, 2009 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: billnmd2006 (Dec 08, 2008 6:40 am) My motor mount in the front had to much play. Open hood and have someone watch motor mount while you turn wheel. You should be able to see it jump. I had the mount replaced and noise gone.
#6 of 7 front end noise by 17thabn Feb 21, 2009 (2:56 pm)
you are diagnosing it yourself.turn left,turn right,replace outer tie rods,they are only good for 60-70,000 miles. Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Feb 21, 2009 4:22 pm)
#7 of 7 Re: front end noise [17thabn] by imidazol97 Feb 21, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: 17thabn (Feb 21, 2009 2:56 pm) It could be inner parts toward the steering rack having some looseness. Could be mounting bolts on the steering rack loosened. Could be intermediate shaft on the steering column worn. Could be wheel bearing. Could be transmission /motor mounts. Could be tie rod outer ends. It needs to be lifted and someone underneath to check for play and listen/feel for movement while someone turns the steering. It may need to be supposed under the A-arms to keep steering parts in their usual geometric relationship to the car and each other to find the play. I'd start with the intermediate steering shaft. I would try to feel the shaft area inside engine compartment while someone turned the steering. Might have to try this with the motor running. Let me know what you do find, please. Good luck.