tok-tok noise sa steering wheel on rough road

[Pia Evangelista]

Hi Guys!...Question lang before ako magpa-consult sa mechanic. I have a Toyota Altis '04. Lately kasi I've been hearing strange noise coming from the steering wheel sa may air bag yta. Noise na parang "tok-tok" kapag napadaan sa malubak, like sa riles ng train. Medyo mild lang naman yung noise and bihira lang sya marinig kapag npadaan lng talaga yung car sa malalim na lubak very annoying nga lang and medyo nakakatakot din baka kasi cause ito ng some loose parts sa mechanism ng steering wheel linkage and sa power steering. Wla naman ako napansin na leak from power steering. What could be the problem po kaya? Thanks to anyone who will reply asap!...thank! thanks!

[enzo18]

naka encounter na ko ng ganito dati. dati binunot yung mismong pinagkakabitan ng steering wheel, para siyang tubo na mahaba tapos may bushing na white plastic sa gitna. pinalitan lang.

[mbeige]

Tok-Tok sound from running over uneven pavement is usually attributed to worn ball joints. A 2004 model Altis would still have good suspension components unless it's been used heavily in those 4 years.

[afrasay]

malamang steering and rack end bushings problema niyang. yup, plastic lang ang mga ito. a good replacement is a made to order engineering plastic, last longer though a little bit expensive.

[speedyfix]

is the noise from inside of the cabin or maririnig mo sa labas?