Check the tension on the belt. A Power Steering pump will whine if there is too much belt tension, putting pressure on the side of the pulley.
The kind of power steering fluid to use in a 1997 Maxima is Dexron IIE or Dexron III. Both of these are automatic transmission fluids, which are used in the power steering system for a Maxima.
Your either low on power steering fluid or the pump is going bad.
runs the power steering pump that makes it easy to turn
The steering column has to be replaced. The steering column has to be replaced.
Power steering hoses can be replaced if they leak.
Probably because power steering pump is low on oil or worn out.
maybe the power steering fluid is low or your timing belt could be going
where is my power steering belt located
It is important to maintain the fluid in a car. The power steering fluid goes in the compartment under the car hood, labeled Power Steering.
Dextron II or Dextron III are the recommended power steering fluids for a 1997 Nissan Maxima. Using a different brand could affect the seals and the bearings on the car.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.Drain power steering fluid.Loosen adjustment screw and power steering pump through bolt, then remove belt.Remove power steering pump union bolts and hose.
some years a go i got -95 maxima and the power steering fluid was on right side of car. on top of the right wheel. black box, round cap 10cm x 6cm