Mazda 6 '04 - Rattle noise?

chewed · 2013-04-24 12:59:04

Any mechanics out there know what could be causing a rattle sound from the steering column of a Mazda 6? I noticed it last week when I was driving into my estate. I only hear it at low speed or going over a bump. The only way I can describe is that it sounds like a loose cylinder that's rattling around in the steering…

24-04-2013 01:59PM

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Any mechanics out there know what could be causing a rattle sound from the steering column of a Mazda 6? I noticed it last week when I was driving into my estate. I only hear it at low speed or going over a bump. The only way I can describe is that it sounds like a loose cylinder that's rattling around in the steering mechanism.

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#2 25-04-2013 01:26AM

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google "mazda 6 front drop links" or drag links, both the same thing.

easy to diag.

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#3 29-04-2013 11:57AM

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Ya just jack her up climb under and try recreate the noise be careful use axle stands if you can. Could be some bushes hows the tracking could be track/tie rod end try push down on the wings to see if shocks are very springy they should compress then rise and settle in one fluid movement.

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