Whine while turning into parking spots?

[Royski]

I'm guessing this is tech, if not, please move to the correct spot.

Hope someone can help me out here.

Lately I have noticed that on occasion my car will make a whining noise while turning into a parking spot. I swear it sounds like it is coming from the back of the car. The only times I ever hear it is if i'm turning fairly slow into a parking spot and usually right before I turn the wheel straight.

I do not think it is power steering since I can turn the wheel any which way and get no noise. This will only happen while rolling and at a fairly slow speed. Again, I feel that it is coming from the rear, but have no idea why that would be or what the noise would be.

 

[06whipple]

traction lok clutches making noise maybe. If so it's nothing to worry about.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

Friction modifier will cure it if from the rear end. Usually it'll make a groaning noise, though, on low-speed turns.

 

[stkjock]

Rear diff. Try the friction modifier first.

 

[Royski]

Is this something I should take care of ASAP, or is it just an aggravating noise? I'm not sure the next time I will be able to get the car up to add friction modifier.