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Old May 5th 14, 04:58 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
Oppie[_7_]
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Default Sticky electric steering

Of course, now that the weather has gotten nice again, the problem seems to
have gone away...
I might still disconnect the tie rod and check for any rough movement.

"Oppie" > wrote in message
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> Looks to be the left front strut mount bearing. Ran the steering wheel
> back and forth just a degree or two and felt along the steering and
> suspension components for the "stiction". Was most notable on the left
> front coil spring. I may pull the left side tie rod end to isolate things
> before changing the strut bearing.
>
> "Oppie" > wrote in message
> ...
>> The '09 Vue XE 2.4L with electric assist steering started to get a bit
>> hard steering. Very slight movements caused a creaking/groaning sound.
>> Has anybody seen this?
>>
>> Though at first that it may be a strut top bearing. It comes and goes.
>> Can't say that it correlates to wet weather making the sound stop. It
>> does seem to get worse after driving for some time regardless of weather.
>>
>> Jacked up the front end and was able to easily move the wheels back and
>> forth just by pushing the wheels. couldn't find any kind of play and all
>> looks good. The steering wheel itself seems a bit stiff. The electric
>> power assist is under the dash on the steering column and looks to be a
>> big deal to troubleshoot. The universal joints on the steering shaft and
>> rack and pinion all appear to be good. Threw some oil on the universals
>> just to see...
>>

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