2005 MAZDA 6
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SDW64
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growling noise when steering at low speeds
Jan 13, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked power steering fluid? It sounds like it may be low.
Jan 14, 2013 at 2:26 AM
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SDW64
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That was my first thought but fluid level is fine.
This is a video of how it sounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNxqeO6NAEk&feature=player_embedded
Jan 15, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I listened to the video. It almost sounds like a ball joint or something that needs grease. Is there any resistance in the steering?
Jan 15, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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SDW64
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It's the lower control arm bushing. They looked dry so I sprayed them with WD40 and the noise stopped for a day. Came back the next day but only a litte bit. Today no noise at all. Guess I'll be looking for parts.

Thanks much for replying to my post. Duck tape and WD40 will cure almost any problem. :)
Jan 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad you found it.
Jan 17, 2013 at 9:57 PM