Power Steering
Sigma6
01-02-2008, 06:09 PM
Power steering seems to be making a lot of noise. May need pump???
Syptoms are:
1 Some squealing when first started.
2 More squeling when turning wheel.
3 Seems to get better as car warms up.
4 Pump looks a little wet, but resevoir is just at low level.
Any other possibilities besides power steering pump??
How much????
97 rodeo
Syptoms are:
1 Some squealing when first started.
2 More squeling when turning wheel.
3 Seems to get better as car warms up.
4 Pump looks a little wet, but resevoir is just at low level.
Any other possibilities besides power steering pump??
How much????
97 rodeo
Cat Fuzz
01-02-2008, 07:16 PM
You could be in need of a new belt and/or belt tensioner.
Sigma6
01-03-2008, 05:51 PM
Belt is fairly new and tight.
Sigma6
01-07-2008, 11:39 AM
I replaced power steering pump. A pain to get out, but it was definetly the problem. My question is how to get all the fluid flushed out??? I drained all I could from hoses, I cleaned the reservoir. But after running a while, fluid is brown.
Gizmo42
01-07-2008, 12:58 PM
Its a pain to do. Need 2 ppl. Run the hose that returns the fluid to the reservoir to a drain pan. Plug the open fitting on the reservoir. Have a helper start the engine and turn the steering wheel side to side while you pour fresh fluid in.
Doing mine myself I went through a few quarts of fluid and made a big mess. Since I couldnt pour and turn the wheels at the same time I didnt get all mine flushed. Will just have to do.
Doing mine myself I went through a few quarts of fluid and made a big mess. Since I couldnt pour and turn the wheels at the same time I didnt get all mine flushed. Will just have to do.
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