Does the Mazda Atenza's Steering Abnormal Noise Affect Safe Driving?

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DeBrooke
07/29/25 3:54pm
The Mazda Atenza's steering abnormal noise affects safe driving. Causes of vehicle steering abnormal noise: 1. Aging and excessive play in the steering tie rod end, requiring replacement of the tie rod end and a four-wheel alignment; 2. Leaking grease from the steering gear dust cover, necessitating dust cover replacement or re-greasing; 3. Steering gear malfunction caused by excessive gear clearance, requiring steering gear replacement; 4. Improper tension or aging of the power steering belt, requiring belt tension adjustment or replacement. Correct steering wheel usage methods: 1. Avoid turning the steering wheel while stationary, try to steer only after the vehicle is in motion; 2. When the vehicle is parked, return the steering wheel to the center position to prevent excessive load on the suspension system and tires; 3. When making U-turns, try to avoid turning the steering wheel to its extreme limit.
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