Knocking while driving and turning steering wheel stationary

[HaydenHillas]

My 2014 1.6L Levorg developed a knocking noise while driving and turning the steering wheel. You can feel a knock when turning the steering wheel while idle as well. For a while, there was also a squeaking noise but this has stopped. I took it to Subaru and they are thinking a new steering rack... Which is like $4500 NZD.
@Arkatee this sounds similar to something you had, do I just need to bite the bullet or should I try the tension spring first?

 

[nicodache]

Would like to know more about Arkatee's issue and that tension spring theory.

Mine is MY2015 w/ 193kkm, and also developed some weird noise when turning left - typically when exiting a parking spot.

 

[Arkatee]

@Arkatee this sounds similar to something you had, do I just need to bite the bullet or should I try the tension spring first?

I had mine fixed under warranty by the main dealer. Subaru's recommendation was to try the tension spring first. This didn't fix the problem, so they fitted a new rack. Definitely try the spring first as it doesn't require removal of the rack.