Sound From Steering - Ohc

narayan · 31st August 2006, 18:55

for nearly 6 months now, ive been facing a "tak, tak" sound which also sends a mild vibration across the steering whenever i start of the vehicle from stand still.as if when the load comes on, the steering/front axle is sending these sounds.. it disappears post that. the sound is very much pronounced if the vehicle is on long drives (has run for a long time ) and once i halt and resume, the sound is even more audible. since this was not a big problem when i drive within city i ignored it for sometime. on checking up with the service station, with some basic inspection they concluded that it is a problem with some steering socket joint which comes in pairs and needs to be replaced. replacement cost ( 1.3k * 2 ) since the guy was not very confident when he said this, i thought i will chek with u guys in this forum....

Shan2nu · 31st August 2006, 19:07

Tie rod ends have b'come stiff, get them changed. Shouldn't cost you much.

Shan2nu

narayan · 31st August 2006, 19:29

any idea how much these cost ?
also - does this in anyway affect handling/performance/safety... ?

although the above questions are not interrelated..just for knowing though...thanks

Shan2nu · 31st August 2006, 20:38

When i got them replaced, they cost me less than 500 bucks (total cost).

Read this - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...hlight=tie+rod

Shan2nu

ancer · 1st September 2006, 15:15

do you get this sound when you take a u-turn?

narayan · 3rd September 2006, 21:35

i get a higher frequency "tak tak" when i corner hard or take uturns....very momentary - only when the turn is being executed.

heavy_foot · 5th September 2006, 05:23

Get your both front axel shafts checked....this happens if its damaged ..you might have to get them replaced.

Mpower · 5th September 2006, 09:03

Tie rod failure can lead to loss of steering control at high speeds. Please get this checked by another mech to confirm and replace it asap.

31st August 2006, 18:55	#1
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	for nearly 6 months now, ive been facing a "tak, tak" sound which also sends a mild vibration across the steering whenever i start of the vehicle from stand still.as if when the load comes on, the steering/front axle is sending these sounds.. it disappears post that. the sound is very much pronounced if the vehicle is on long drives (has run for a long time ) and once i halt and resume, the sound is even more audible. since this was not a big problem when i drive within city i ignored it for sometime. on checking up with the service station, with some basic inspection they concluded that it is a problem with some steering socket joint which comes in pairs and needs to be replaced. replacement cost ( 1.3k * 2 ) since the guy was not very confident when he said this, i thought i will chek with u guys in this forum....
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31st August 2006, 19:07	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Tie rod ends have b'come stiff, get them changed. Shouldn't cost you much. Shan2nu
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31st August 2006, 19:29	#3
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	Sound From Steering - Ohc any idea how much these cost ? also - does this in anyway affect handling/performance/safety... ? although the above questions are not interrelated..just for knowing though...thanks
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31st August 2006, 20:38	#4
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	When i got them replaced, they cost me less than 500 bucks (total cost). Read this - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...hlight=tie+rod Shan2nu
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1st September 2006, 15:15	#5
ancer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 121 Thanked: 2 Times	do you get this sound when you take a u-turn?
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3rd September 2006, 21:35	#6
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	i get a higher frequency "tak tak" when i corner hard or take uturns....very momentary - only when the turn is being executed.
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5th September 2006, 05:23	#7
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	Get your both front axel shafts checked....this happens if its damaged ..you might have to get them replaced.
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5th September 2006, 09:03	#8
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Tie rod failure can lead to loss of steering control at high speeds. Please get this checked by another mech to confirm and replace it asap.
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