What Causes the Noise When Turning the Steering Wheel of a Magotan in Place?
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There are many reasons for noise when turning the steering wheel of a Magotan, mainly including the turn signal return sound, steering gear damage, clock spring damage, shock absorber damage, severe tire wear, etc. The specific analysis is as follows: 1. Turn signal return sound: It is normal for a car to make noise after turning the steering wheel with the turn signal on. This is the sound from the rebound clip of the turn signal's automatic return mechanism, and the noise will disappear once the steering wheel is straightened. 2. Steering gear damage: Damage to the steering gear can cause symptoms such as noise when turning the steering wheel and vehicle deviation. If the noise is caused by the steering gear dust cover, applying lubricant can solve the problem. If the internal parts of the steering gear are damaged, professional repair at a repair shop or 4S store is required. 3. Clock spring damage: If the clock spring is disturbed when replacing the steering wheel, the vehicle will also make noise when turning the steering wheel. In this case, the clock spring needs to be reinstalled. 4. Shock absorber damage: If the plane bearing of the shock absorber is damaged, applying lubricant can be tried first. If the noise persists after lubrication, the plane bearing of the shock absorber needs to be replaced. 5. Severe tire wear: When the car tires are severely worn or punctured by nails or stones, the car will also make noise when turning the steering wheel. In this case, the tires need to be repaired or replaced.
I run an auto repair shop and deal with steering wheel noises every day. When a Magotan makes a 'clunk' or 'squeak' sound while turning the steering wheel in place, it's almost always caused by a few common culprits: if the universal joint on the steering column runs dry or wears loose, it'll make noise at the slightest movement; the rack-and-pinion system inside the steering gear, when worn with excessive clearance, will also produce annoying scraping sounds during turns; then there's the thrust bearing atop the shock absorber—small but troublesome when faulty, creating a 'creaking' protest at the strut mount. As for the front stabilizer bars, their aging rubber bushings will 'squeak' under hard steering. These sounds aren't just irritating—delaying repairs often leads to costlier fixes. I usually advise owners to lift the car when possible. A mechanic can turn the wheel back and forth while listening and feeling, quickly pinpointing the source of the trouble.
