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Hello. I have a 1999 Civic LX.
After driving at highway speeds, when I slow down to make a 90 degree right turn, the car makes a high pitched squeaking noise. And this seems to happen when making a 90 degree turn only. It does not occur at low speeds unless I turn the steering wheel hard right and start doing a 360 degree circle. Where should I start? Thanks for your help.
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Is it a constant noise when you turn or a churping? It could be a belt due to leaking fluid or a blockage in the power steering lines or rack and pinion. I would start by checking the condition of your belts and for any fluid leaks.
Thanks for the help. I finally addressed this issue yesterday. I took the tires off and made a close inspection of my wheels, rotors, tie rod ends, etc. Nothing loose and everything appeared good. But I found out something interesting. When I turned the wheel to the right, the tie rod boot on the right side would slide off just enough to expose part of the ball joint is. And the same would happen when I turned the wheel to the left. But when the wheels were straight the ball joints were completely covered. So I inspected both ball joints and noticed that there was little grease, and what was left was old and black looking. So I cleaned them up and re-lubed them generously and the problem is solved. I’ll have to keep a close eye on them because I was unable to zip tie or clamp them down.
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