[sohosources]

Hi, gang:

My 2002 4-door (61,000 miles) has started making a creaking / groaning noise when I turn to the right at low speeds.

It seems to be coming from the right front, but I can't tell if it's the rack, PS pump, suspension, etc.

No noise when I turn left...and no shimmy or twitch when driving. Just the creepy "creaking door on a haunted house" sound when making low-speed turns...

I know some Tauruses had spring breaking probs, etc, and I'm wondering what this might be on my Focus.

Thanks for helping,

--Kirk in MN

Cross-posted to DIY Tech Forum, too)

 

[zx5_dude]

Based on my experience, I'd say check the right front sway bar endlink. That's the sound it makes when it fails.

 

[Cheffy]

+1

 

[RainyZX3]

I noticed that when I swapped mine and didn't get it torqued properly too.

 

[sohosources]

I'll check it out. Thanks for the info.

Guess I'll have a friend bring a torque wrench to the party!

--KK in MN

 

[Cheffy]

Don't have a clue what the actual torque specs are on those, but I tightened mine to 35 ft-lbs. But loose end-links are probably not the problem, just shot end-link joints. Best to jsut replace'em.