When steering hard, sounds like the steering is creaking

[moldyshrimp]

When i try and crank my steering wheel as far as it goes, it sounds as a creaking noise is coming from something, anyone have any clue? its a 2003 Nissan Xterra S/C

 

[Muadeeb]

How are your fluid levels? Any loose components? Anything bent?

 

[Bushnut]

I've got a similar creek. though mine happens whenever I turn a few degrees left or right of center. then it stops. I think I've traced it to a lower ball joint on the passenger side. the rubber boot is cracked. I sprayed it full of Lithium grease and it went away. next step replacing the ball joint. I'd check the control arm bushings as well as they flex a little as the wheels turn left or right.

 

[Prime]

At max limit the steering box whines. That's par for the course on all power steering systems.

 

[mantree]

When you are at full lock you rub on the bump stops. The plastic caps that keep it quiet break over time and it will make a grinding poping noise with suspension travel.