What Causes the Steering Wheel to Make Abnormal Noises When Turning Left or Right?
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The lower part of the steering column may produce abnormal noises due to loose bolts or insufficient lubrication. For the chassis area, the main causes could be excessive clearance in suspension components or loose bolts, which require inspection. Below are specific details about the steering column: 1. Symptoms of Damage: The main symptoms of a damaged steering column include the car pulling to one side when driving straight, heavier steering feel, increased free play, oversteering or understeering, steering wheel vibration, and abnormal steering noises. 2. Main Function: It minimizes the driver's injury in the event of a collision. The application of an energy-absorbing steering column significantly contributes to the energy absorption in the car's steering system, reducing the rearward displacement of the steering wheel during a frontal collision, thereby decreasing the severity of secondary injuries to occupants and improving the vehicle's passive safety performance.