How to Deal with the Abnormal Noise from the Sagitar Steering Wheel?
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If the Sagitar steering wheel makes abnormal noise, you need to remove the steering wheel airbag, take off the two iron springs on it, and wrap both sides of the springs with black tape for two circles. After wrapping, restore the airbag cover to its original state to solve the steering wheel noise. The reasons for steering wheel noise are as follows: 1. The steering column is not lubricated, resulting in high friction. 2. Lack of power steering oil. 3. Problems with the universal joint. 4. The rubber bushings of the chassis suspension stabilizer bar ear are aged and hardened. 5. Damage to the plain bearing. 6. When turning the steering wheel, abnormal noise mainly checks whether the half-shaft ball cage is worn. Disassemble and inspect whether the inner walls of the left and right inner ball cages are worn and have pits. In most cases, it is caused by the wear and pits on the inner wall of the inner ball cage where it frequently contacts the outer skin of the ball bearing, i.e., the part that transmits torque (the stress point). Therefore, when the vehicle turns the steering wheel, abnormal noise will occur.
My old Sagitar also had steering wheel noise issues some time ago, which definitely shouldn't be ignored. The most common causes are: worn gears inside the steering gear that make clunking sounds when turning; loose universal joints on the steering column that produce clicking noises during low-speed turns; or aging tie rod ends that squeak when driving on rough roads. I suggest doing some initial checks yourself: turn the wheel left and right while stationary to locate the sound, or have a friend turn the wheel while you listen near the front of the car. If you identify the source, try tightening the chassis bolts first. If unsure, just visit a professional shop - last time I spent about 200 yuan replacing a tie rod end at the repair shop and it fixed the problem. Safety comes first, never take steering system issues lightly.
Last month, my Sagitar also had strange noises when turning. At first, it was just a slight creaking sound, and I didn't pay much attention, but later the noise became louder. A friend who does auto repair helped me check it and said that such problems are mostly caused by the steering system. The most troublesome issue is with the steering gear assembly, which could cost over a thousand yuan to repair; however, it could also be a cheaper small component causing the problem, such as the shock absorber top mount or the steering column bearing. He taught me a trick: listen for the noise when turning the steering wheel during a cold start. If the noise reduces after the car warms up, it's likely due to aging rubber parts. Now that the weather is cold, such problems are more prone to occur. He advised addressing it promptly, otherwise, the steering feel could deteriorate.
