I have two problems with my car that I want get fixed soon and to have an idea of what's wrong.

First, every time I turn my steering wheel to the right about 1 full turn of the steering wheel, I hear my front left suspension squeak or like it's rubbing something. I checked underneath to see if it rubs, but it seems like it doesn't. And this only happens when turning right.

Second, when driving about 50-60mph my car shakes kind of aggressively, with the most shaking occurring at 55mph. Those symptoms to me seems like it is a motor mount problem, but I just want to make sure. Is it the front or rear mount? Or it could be both?

If anyone has any knowledge about these problems, I would very much appreciate it if you would chime in. Thanks.

 

For the steering problem, does it make the noise through the entire turn? Or only when you get to about 1 full turn. I would look at tie rod ends or strut mounts.

The second problem I would say is probably either a tire issue, wheel balance, or bent axle.

 

For the steering wheel problem, it makes noise when i get to about a full turn. I've asked a friend of mine that's a mechanic and he said it could be the rubber piece that you have to cut when lowering the car that is out. Or something like that.

I just recently changed out my tires to brand new ones about 500-1000 miles ago thinking that was the problem (and they were also getting bald), but they problem still exists.

 

again: have an alignment shop inspect the steering and suspension for you
the ball joint-tie rod end wouild do as you described on vibration
So would a sticky caliper or a rotor not on flat or badly warped
could even be a bad cv/axle joint,,or control arm bushings

have them ck everything= find what you described

how lowered are you- its usually the rear fender needs a nudge to clear wider tires

 

Thanks for the help guys. I'll get it checked out soon after finals are through.

I'm lower with about a 1.5-2 finger gap all around. It was fine until a couple months ago and it's starting to really annoy me now.

 

Another thing I have noticed is that when turning at very low speeds, I feel like I'm going over small bumps in the road. And at highway speeds going through curves, the car shakes a bit.

 

Does it feel like its coming from the passenger side? If so also check your half shaft carrier bearing that bolts to the frame for up and down play. Another question does it shake only under acceleration or all the time?

 

I can't pinpoint it to which side it is shaking. It just seems like the whole front shakes. It shakes all the time from 50-60mph, with 55mph being the most aggressive. I can hear alot of road noise too, idk if that helps or not though.

 

SOunds identical to my issue. I ordered the bearing i think is gone today. i'm gonna have it inspected tomorrow to make sure it isn't something simple.

 

whats the verdict on this? i have a squeaking too on my drivers side....

 

I got rid of my TL a year ago so I never fixed my issue.