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Question posted by hockey5151 on August 10th, 2011

Rav4 Noise From Steering

need help with a noise when i steer. Dealerships state nothing is wrong and its not a safety issue. Well this noise is annoying and it shouldnt be happening. Do a google search and hundreds of people having the same issues. How can this noise be stop?

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Owners Manual - Page 3

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Owners Manual - Page 5

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Owners Manual - Page 19

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Owners Manual - Page 23

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Owners Manual - Page 96

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Owners Manual - Page 98

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Owners Manual - Page 103

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Owners Manual - Page 126

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Owners Manual - Page 161

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Owners Manual - Page 167

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Owners Manual - Page 206

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Owners Manual - Page 365

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