STEERING NOISE

2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
45,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HENRY_15
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When I turn the steering wheel to either side a couple turns at low speed while parking I hear and very slightly feel a bump in the front suspension. When on the highway at high speed nothing happens and everething is fine. I checked the suspension components, tie rods, ball joints,steering, rack and pinion and everything is solid. I have mechnical background but I am lost with this one.

thank you
Aug 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Reach over a front tire and hold your fingertips lightly on the top of the coil spring, then have a helper turn the steering wheel. If the upper strut mount is binding, you'll feel the spring wind up, then pop loose and turn.
Aug 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM