mazda 6 steering

carl · 09-06-2007, 09:51 AM

Hey gang,Ive got a 2003 mazda 6 that sounds like a wooden ship in a storm every time I make a turn[moans and groans].I think I saw a TSP about a problem with the lube they used in the steering mechanism.Any ideas or similar problems?

JimMS6 · 09-06-2007, 11:16 AM

I haven't had this problem myself, but here's a link that might help.

Unusual noise from steering shaft when turning steering wheel

Otherwise, is it coming from the rack or the closer to the wheels? could be a bad CV, you chould check to see that the boot isn't torn or see if it's all gummed up

Johnny Drama · 09-06-2007, 03:25 PM

I had a similar problem, when I took it in, they said it was the power assist module, and replaced it. Has been fine ever since. It was a while ago though. I don't remember the details, sorry

SoFast · 09-07-2007, 11:44 AM

Carl, take a close look at that link Jim posted. I had a similar problem and used that TSB and it's fixed.

Cable Guy · 09-16-2007, 11:08 PM

I had the same TSB performed on my car.

Zod · 09-18-2007, 09:22 PM

I'm with these guys, if that TSB doesn't fix it, look to the CV joints

Mindcore · 09-19-2007, 07:32 PM

Hey carl, let us know how it works out, It would be nice to know if that TSB fixed it, or if it was something else

carl · 10-31-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindcore

Hey carl, let us know how it works out, It would be nice to know if that TSB fixed it, or if it was something else

It turns out [no pun] that the groaning and squeeking was a bad tie rod/lower ball joint. Thanks Carl

Johnny Drama · 11-03-2007, 11:32 AM

HUH, I wouldn't have guessed that based on groaning, but glad you got it fixed up!

09-06-2007, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
carl Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	mazda 6 steering Hey gang,Ive got a 2003 mazda 6 that sounds like a wooden ship in a storm every time I make a turn[moans and groans].I think I saw a TSP about a problem with the lube they used in the steering mechanism.Any ideas or similar problems?

09-06-2007, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	I had a similar problem, when I took it in, they said it was the power assist module, and replaced it. Has been fine ever since. It was a while ago though. I don't remember the details, sorry __________________ MazdaSpeed6

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Hey carl, let us know how it works out, It would be nice to know if that TSB fixed it, or if it was something else __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	HUH, I wouldn't have guessed that based on groaning, but glad you got it fixed up! __________________ MazdaSpeed6

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09-06-2007, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	I haven't had this problem myself, but here's a link that might help. Unusual noise from steering shaft when turning steering wheel Otherwise, is it coming from the rack or the closer to the wheels? could be a bad CV, you chould check to see that the boot isn't torn or see if it's all gummed up

09-07-2007, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
SoFast Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 95	Carl, take a close look at that link Jim posted. I had a similar problem and used that TSB and it's fixed.

09-16-2007, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cable Guy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14	I had the same TSB performed on my car.

09-18-2007, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zod Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	I'm with these guys, if that TSB doesn't fix it, look to the CV joints