Steering Grinding(Not pump noise)

[clm7214]

The last few days my grenadier has developed a metal on metal grinding/squeal when turning right. No sound on left turn. It sounds like a dry tie rod end eating itself up, but it isn’t. It’s only when turning right which is weird, leading me to think it’s the steering box and not pump. It’s not the “normal” pump whine noise. Anyone else had this issue?

 

[255/85]

Maybe ssomething has come loose on the right and is rubbing on a rim or tire or brake disc?

 

[clm7214]

Everything is tight. Sounds like it’s coming from the steering box. Fluid level is good. Does it when turning with the engine off as well. I’m thinking that box is toast.

 

[NQ94]

Does the steering feel smooth trough the steering wheel going from tight to loose. Check the steering shaft from the steering column down to the steering box. Steering shaft bearings and dry brinelled steering unijoint bearings can give a grinding noise. Might be easier to check with both front wheels off the ground care safely supported on stands engine off to be able to turn the steering with the shaft or by pushing the wheels.