I drive an 07 XK with 39,000 km. About once or twice a drive when turning at slow speeds (ie. into a driveway) I hear a creaking coming from the front end. It is intermittant and never occurs at higher speeds. Seems to be when slowing down to turn.

Anyone have an idea about what this could be? My warranty expires in Jul and I really want to get the shop to investigate. Intermittant issues are always so hard to get fixed.

Cheers,

Stephen

 

Did you ever find the source of the noise? I have the same issue.

 

You may want to try lubing your tie-rod ends and ball joint sockets as well as putting some graphite on your suspension bushings. This was a problem also noted by some S-Type owners.

 

FYI...I had the same problem and it turned out to be the front break pads. According to the dealer, there was a recall on the front pads (somthing with the thick ness of the metal) which caused the knocking noise when you come to a slow break (or when u turn the wheels)...hope this helps...

 

Can you lube the front end fittings? Most of the newer cars have sealed bushings and joints.

What are the bushings on the XK/XKR made of? Some have gone to polyurethane.

 

There is a TSB JTB00034(Version 2) out for Noise when Turning Steering Wheel. This might be your problem.

Let us know.

 

NUMBER:
JTB00034
(Version 2)

MODEL:
XK, XJ,
S-TYPE

DATE:
JULY 12, 2007

VERSION "2" CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH GREY BACKGROUND AND ASTERISKS.

SECTION: 100-04

Noise when Turning Steering Wheel

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:XJ VIN: G41427 to H15491
S-TYPE VIN: N38511 to N80136
XK (X150) VIN: B00379 to B13633


CONDITION SUMMARY:

STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT TO RESOLVE NOISE

Situation:

Increased loading on the bulkhead bushing can result in noise coming from the steering column when the steering wheel is turned.

Action:

If a customer expresses concern about the steering noise symptoms and they are verified, reposition the lower steering column to release pressure on the bulkhead bushing as outlined below in the Repair Procedure of this bulletin.

PARTS:

NOTE: The "KSP205" lubricant is used from the Squeaks and Rattles kit JLM21204.

C2C 2918 Bolt Qty 2



WARRANTY:

NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.

NOTE: An allowance equivalent to US $5.00 may be claimed in local currency quoting sundry item code (ROW) ZZZ001, NAS ('other') for the parts used from JLM21204.

DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

LUBRICATION OF STEERING PLATE

NOTE: Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:

GTR Home> NAS > Service Information/X350 - XJ/2006 >Workshop Manuals> Bookmark "Chassis/Steering System/ 211-04 - Steering Column Link "Steering Column Lower Shaft"

2. If the vehicle is an XJ or New XK vehicle, refer to GTR Workshop Manual, section: 211-04 (57.40.05) and remove the steering column lower shaft.

NOTE: Bearing faults are to be carried out as a separate Warranty claim.

 

Sooo... My wife's XK does this. Is this an area I can easily get to to do it myself? That steering creak is really annoying. I feel like the instructions on the TSB SOUND easy, but... And who doesn't need a Squeaks and Rattles kit? Am I right?

 

The creaking would be suspension related no doubt you will find worn-ouf/perished bushes in the front end