Squeeky Steering after Spring Replacement

[thefatbassplayer]

Hi Need some advice...
My 00 Boxster failed its MOT on a broken OSF road spring...
I had both springs replaced as a matched pair.(genuine)
What's the Problem?
Since the springs have been replaced I have inherited a Steering
squeak after about 25-30 miles... (once the car has warmed up)
I have taken it back to the dealer and they say they can't find anything wrong
I was also told that it takes a while for the suspension to settle after spring
replacement and if I gave it a few hundred miles the noise should disappear...... Is this true?

I Thought if anyone knew if this was the case it would be you guys!

Regards
Andy

[jhandy]

Usually the steering squeak is the lower ball joint or tie rod. If it also has a squeak when the suspension is bounced it may also be the strut mount up top. If they damaged the rubber grease bag when removing the joints, this could be a cause. But assuming they did not, I would look at the strut mount. Get some spray lube, I used Remington gun oil spray because it is thin and I had the bottle handy. Sprayed the control arm bushings, strut bushings, tie rod ends, ball joints and sway bar link. My steering squeak went away.

[mmontfort]

I love the way dealers think these cars HEAL themselves. I stay away from the STEALERSHIPS.