2001 Outback LTD front end noise

[Michael Stricker]

Hi,
I drove my wife's 2001 OBW Ltd and noticed a "grinding" noise when turning
left, only. I did a very preliminary check and saw nothing obvious although
I could feel the noise being transmitted to some of the suspension when we
turned the wheel in a parked position. My first thought was a bum steering
rack (only 60K miles) but no leaks and it only occurs when turning left.

Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Mike
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Hi,
I drove my wife's 2001 OBW Ltd and noticed a "grinding" noise when turning
left, only. I did a very preliminary check and saw nothing obvious although
I could feel the noise being transmitted to some of the suspension when we
turned the wheel in a parked position. My first thought was a bum steering
rack (only 60K miles) but no leaks and it only occurs when turning left.

Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Mike
(e-mail address removed)

search this group, or www.usmb.net for 'torque bind'. Since you do not
mention having a problem turning right - could be a bad axle or CV joint
I guess.

Carl