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Old 02-28-2006, 01:27 PM
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Re: Power Steering Question....

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Originally Posted by sirul
Hey guys, can you help me figure it out if I have a failing steering pump, or it is in the pinion rack/CV shaft.

When I drive "normal" the power steering is just fine, no noise and smooth. But when I take a corner a little fast and hard, the steering makes noise (medium wining) as soon as I turn either way. Also, if I'm not moving, it is hard to turn the steering and the noise gets a little louder when I try to turn the wheel. After a while it goes away, usually after shut off the car for a while. Then, things go back to "normal".

Any suggestions? I'm not sure how the steering system is related to each part.

Thanks!!
I've assumed you have already checked the fluid level. Your problem sounds more like the power steering pump and not the rack and pinion. Symptoms of a rack heading South are normally a lot worse.

Try some Seafoam additive and it may help reduce the whining.



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