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Bmrdude - 24 Jun 2006 20:36 GMT

My 2000 E46 has started to make "creeking" sounds when turning the steering
wheel at very low (parking lot) speeds. Where should I look to find the
source of the noise? What can I do to make it stop?

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Jeff Strickland - 24 Jun 2006 20:43 GMT

The suspension bushings.

> My 2000 E46 has started to make "creeking" sounds when turning the
> steering wheel at very low (parking lot) speeds. Where should I look to
> find the source of the noise? What can I do to make it stop?

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Floyd Rogers - 25 Jun 2006 02:07 GMT

I've noticed some creaking from the steering column, too. I'm guessing
that's it's not going away - you'd probably have to remove the steering
wheel and lubricate the bearing on top of the shaft, or something like that.

Turn up the stereo.

FloydR '01 330xi

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John Burns - 25 Jun 2006 11:34 GMT

> My 2000 E46 has started to make "creeking" sounds when turning the steering
> wheel at very low (parking lot) speeds. Where should I look to find the
> source of the noise? What can I do to make it stop?

When my E38 730i did this it was bad front anti-roll bar links, cheap
and easy fix.

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