# Steering box noise in 2001 Honda CR-v

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-box-noise-in-2001-honda-cr-v/51843>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cr-v, noises, steering, honda\
**Created:** [July 14, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-box-noise-in-2001-honda-cr-v/51843 "2010-07-14T21:26:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-box-noise-in-2001-honda-cr-v/51843/1 "2010-07-14T21:26:19Z")

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2001 CRV - steering noise.  
  
  
  
 We have a 2001 Honda CRV, 96,000 miles. We have a “creaking” noise from the steering rack when turning the steering wheel. Dealer says everything checks out ok- fluid is ok, freeplay is ok, etc. but they say the noise is in the rack.  
  
  
  
 The noise is there:  
  
 -Even moving the wheel only one inch or so, and persists when continuing to turn the wheel all the way.  
  
 -When turning the wheel to the left only, though this was elusive to isolate for awhile.  
  
 -When the ignition is off and wiggling the wheel.  
  
 -When engine is running (ie power steering is active) and car is parked, and when turning the wheel even slightly.  
  
 -When at low speeds and moderate speeds when making a corner turn.  
  
 -This noise is NOT associated with sharp turning or the extreme turning of the wheel.  
  
 -Don?t ?hear? it at higher speeds (say above 20mph) but I think that?s because of road and engine noise. (After all, it IS a CRV.)
