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2005 Mazda 6 Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Steering, Ball joint.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.

Asked on January 13, 2013

Mazda 6 Noise Problem

Growling noise when steering at low speeds
Avatar Asked by sdw64

Answer

Replied on January 14, 2013

Have you checked power steering fluid? It sounds like it may be low.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 15, 2013

That was my first thought but fluid level is fine.
This is a video of how it sounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNxqeO6NAEk&feature=player_embedded

Tiny Response from sdw64
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Replied on January 15, 2013

I listened to the video. It almost sounds like a ball joint or something that needs grease. Is there any resistance in the steering?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on January 17, 2013

It's the lower control arm bushing. They looked dry so I sprayed them with WD40 and the noise stopped for a day. Came back the next day but only a litte bit. Today no noise at all. Guess I'll be looking for parts.

Thanks much for replying to my post. Duck tape and WD40 will cure almost any problem. :)

Tiny Response from sdw64
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Replied on January 17, 2013

Glad you found it.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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