What Causes the Steering Wheel to Make a Clicking Sound When Returning to Center?

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Lee
07/30/25 1:09am
Reasons for the steering wheel making a clicking sound when returning to center: Aging of Tie Rods: Wear and tear of the tie rod ends can cause play in the tie rods, leading to abnormal noises from the steering wheel. Solution: Replace the tie rod ends, but remember to perform a wheel alignment after replacement. Steering Gear Failure: If abnormal noises occur when turning the steering wheel and the steering feel is noticeably uneven, it might be due to excessive wear of the steering gear's mating gears causing excessive clearance. Solution: Replace the steering gear. Aging of Power Steering Belt: Improper tension or aging of the power steering belt. Solution: For mechanically hydraulic power steering systems, if the drive belt is improperly tensioned or aged, it can cause abnormal noises. Adjust or replace the belt as needed.
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