Creaking sound when you turn the steering wheel eh?

I had the exact same problem a couple months ago. I asked around and everybody said ball joints, which sounded expensive. I called a local indipendant and explained the noises I was encountering and he said the same thing - ball joints. UH-OH.

I took the car into the garage and the mechanic jacked up the front right, he then pushed and pulled and twisted the right wheel looking for play, none found. Did the same on the left side and everything cheched out... no play in the wheel so the ball joints were good. (excuse the lack of technical language, I'm a beginner DIY'er)

Turns out that the ball joints are sealed and this seal can allow water to seep into the ball and socket, forming rust and resulting in the noise you hear. The fix was fast and simple - poke a hole, insert tube, fill with lubricant.

Since that visit I've heard the very occasional creak and groan when driving slow and turning the wheel.

Focus your attention on the ball joints, perhaps one of the other members can tell you exactly how to go about checking them for wear...

EADG
'91 300E
Cheers for now.