2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager noise from front end

Tiny
HANGMAN
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
My van keeps making a rubbing grinding grinding type of noise in the front end it seems to drive and steer fine, I took it to a shop and the mechanic said it was just the rack and pinon steering he said this was normal for this van he assured me everything was fine and safe, he said I would be wasting my money to replace it because in about a year it would be doing it again does this sound right?
Monday, September 29th, 2008 AT 8:12 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

I have to be honest, I never heard a rack make a grinding noise. Is the sound only when you turn the wheel? I need to know that so I can help you. To me it could be a brake problem, backing plate rubbing, sway bar bushings.

Let me know.
Joe
PS: Does the steering feel normal?
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 AT 9:23 PM
Tiny
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Steering feels fine, also makes noise when you hit a bump or pot hole not just when turning
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008 AT 10:42 PM
Tiny
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Hi:

The noise when you hit a bump could be strut plates, stabalizer links. I think you should have a second opinion on the grinding.

Joe
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Monday, October 13th, 2008 AT 7:13 AM

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