What are the causes of abnormal noises in the car steering system?

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VonWyatt
07/29/25 11:31am
Car steering system abnormal noises are caused by: 1. Aging of the steering tie rod ball joint, which requires replacing the steering tie rod ball joint, and a four-wheel alignment is needed after replacement; 2. Leaking of the steering gear dust cover, replacing the dust cover and reapplying grease can solve the issue; 3. Dirty power steering fluid, if the power steering fluid is too dirty, it will increase the pressure in the power system, and the power pump will produce abnormal noises. The steering system is mainly composed of the steering column, steering wheel, steering shaft, and other components. The steering system is the control mechanism used to change the direction of the vehicle, and its function is to control the driving direction according to the driver's intention. The steering system, like the braking system, is crucial for the safety of the car.
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