2001 Avensis Steering Knocking

[adman]

Hello everyone,

My 2001 D4D makes a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel, particularly when turning full lock etc.

I've read on here that a good thing to try is greasing the steering column/rack, but the old post on here is so old the images don't load anymore, and I can't find any info regarding how to do this. Does anyone have any diagrams / manuals that explain this? Is it easy?

cheers

[Ave I FIN]

Don't know if this is similar to my problem. In my Avensis the steering starts to make a metallic click every winter when it

gets to -20 Celcius. Solution is to lubricate joints located in the engine compartment. Especially the point near

the firewall (vaseline needs to be sprayed upwards). This makes the noise go away for a year.

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_2001_TOYOTA_AVENSIS_ZZT220L-AEMEKW_4501.html

[gazza1286]

Have a read of this:

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=132325&st=0&p=1176299&hl=grease&fromsearch=1entry1176299

It's easy (once you know how1) - Re-post if you need any specifics.

[adman]

Thanks chaps, will have a look and report back!