# Squeaky Steering **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [October 26, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering/38624 "2009-10-26T01:30:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cargirl08](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e57/32.png) [@cargirl08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cargirl08)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering/38624/1 "2009-10-26T01:30:59Z")
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla with 136,000 miles on it. When I drive over bumps or turn the steering wheel in either direction, I hear a loud creaking from somewhere in the vicinity of the steering column. Is this cause for concern, and how should I troubleshoot? Thanks much! ---
**Author:** ![waterboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/waterboy/32/764_2.png) [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering/38624/2 "2009-10-26T01:43:06Z")
Yes it is cause for concern. Start looking at the cvc boots for cracks or deterioration. It should be a free quote from a trusted mechanic to get it checked out. ---
**Author:** ![Cal\_Learner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cal_learner/32/387_2.png) [@Cal\_Learner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cal_Learner)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering/38624/3 "2009-10-28T12:01:18Z")
Or front struts. ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaky-steering/38624/4 "2009-10-28T12:16:06Z")
Don’t forget to have the tie rod ends checked also. Ed B.