Rubbing sound and sensation through the steering wheel

[DrytheRain]

Hi all,

I searched the forum but couldn’t find a mention of this particular problem. The 90 (2013 Tdci) has developed an intermittent rubbing sensation in the steering, which is accompanied by a soft scraping sound. My first thought was that either the steering column UJ, the steering linkage or the steering damper was rubbing on something.

I had a look underneath and can’t see any evidence of rub marks in any of the components. The UJ is well clear of the turbo hose, having had the extra hose bracket fitted under a recall notice. The only thing I can think is that something is not lubricated properly or a bearing has failed, but that doesn’t really stack up, as the problem is intermittent. It seems to happen when pulling out of a parking space or the driveway at manoeuvring speed, just when the wheel is first turned (always with the car moving). It mostly happens when the car is cold, but I can think of one instance when everything would have been at, or close to operating temperature.

Does anyone have any insights?

[ProjectDirector]

Hi all,

I searched the forum but couldn’t find a mention of this particular problem. The 90 (2013 Tdci) has developed an intermittent rubbing sensation in the steering, which is accompanied by a soft scraping sound. My first thought was that either the steering column UJ, the steering linkage or the steering damper was rubbing on something.

I had a look underneath and can’t see any evidence of rub marks in any of the components. The UJ is well clear of the turbo hose, having had the extra hose bracket fitted under a recall notice. The only thing I can think is that something is not lubricated properly or a bearing has failed, but that doesn’t really stack up, as the problem is intermittent. It seems to happen when pulling out of a parking space or the driveway at manoeuvring speed, just when the wheel is first turned (always with the car moving). It mostly happens when the car is cold, but I can think of one instance when everything would have been at, or close to operating temperature.

Does anyone have any insights?

Mmmm, I have similar thing happening to my MY13 only when cold and pulling out of driveway but not after it gets hot. It's like a vibration feeling, just can't describe it properly.
Mine is going to Les Richmond next month for major service and will mention it. Maybe a good flush of the power steering fluid could solve it?

[DrytheRain]

Interesting. Hopefully Les Richmond’s can diagnose the problem. I should have mentioned that the car has had it’s power steering box replaced under warranty due to a leak.

[ProjectDirector]

Interesting. Hopefully Les Richmond’s can diagnose the problem. I should have mentioned that the car has had it’s power steering box replaced under warranty due to a leak.

Well well well, mine was also replaced under warranty but not for leak but failure.
PS 4 years ago

[DrytheRain]

Very interesting. As I said, hopefully Les Richmond can diagnose your problem. If you can share the outcome, it might give me an insight into what the issue is.

The 90 will due a service for a couple of months and as long as this problem doesn’t worsen, I’ll get it checked out then.

Thanks again.