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Strange noise when on full lock?

I currently own a 2010 Toyota Auris. I am very happy with, but in the past couple of weeks there seems to be a rubbing noise from the front wheels as I turn to (or near to) full lock. Any idea what this could be?

Asked on 1 October 2016 by robert sinnott

Answered by Honest John
The answer to that is do not use full lock because that imposes tremendous strain on the driveshafts. Always wind a bit of lock off after you hit the stops.
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