Noise in Outdrive when turning

[rtrippleclick]

Hi to all,<br /> This is my first post. I have been hanging around the form, lots of great info. My question is, I have a 93 3.0L Mercruiser with manual steering. I check and grease the u-joints every season and grease the gimble bearing two to three times a season. The problem is when I turn the steering wheel full lock right or left I get this slapping or knocking sound that comes from the outdrive at low RPM, even at idle speed.It only does it at full lock.When I ease up on the steering wheel, the drive is quiet. Is this normal? I have never changed the bearing or the u-joints. They always check good and are always greased.<br />Thanks for any help.<br />Bob

 

[ken thrussell]

Re: Noise in Outdrive when turning

Hi bob yes it is normal...it is the u-joints you are hearing hard left and right mine does it too ...

 

[Darian F.]

Re: Noise in Outdrive when turning

you also can hear the same noise if you start your engine with the drive raised, which is not a good thing to do