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      07-24-2021, 10:34 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by xxaarraa View Post
I installed GC plates about 6k miles ago. Recently started major creaking / grinding on slow speed turns and now its gotten worse. Any time I even touch the steering wheel, it creaks/grinds and also clicks.

This is unacceptable. Anything I can try before giving up on GC and going elsewhere? How does one clean / grease the bearing since I thought they were sealed bearings in the strut tops?
That doesn't sound normal.

Try using an impact to tighten the top nut. Also spray some WD-40 silicone lube on the top bearing.

Make sure to blast out any dirt with air before doing the above.
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