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∙ 2011-03-01 03:29:02Check the fluid. If it is full, the pump is worn and eventually will fail but it may last a good while longer. Check the fluid level first though.
answer sounds like wheel bearings are wearing out, or the steering column bearings inside the steering colum
If the vehicle is front wheel drive then you may also need to check the right and left side CV joints on the drive shafts..many times the rubber boots covering these joints degrade and crack allowing dirt/moisture to enter the joint and allow the grease to exit,this will cause a grinding noise when turning..If left unchecked the joints will fail and the car becomes undrivable...
There are 2 CV joints on each drive shaft one right behind wheel housing(hub) and one next to the transmission...
CV= (constant velocity)
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∙ 2012-04-28 21:22:23the rocks
Check your power steering fluid level. It may be low.
grinding means the bearings inside steering column are worn out go to a steering column specialist to have them replaced if you leave it to long, you will also need new shaft in column, then the cost will go up by about 400 bucks
I'm no mechanic, but it sounds like you are low on power steering fluid, check it out...
If it makes a clicking, grinding, rattling, or other noise when you accelerate with the steering turned it is not safe.
I would guess that it is the wheel bearing. is it a grumbling sound or an all out grinding? If it is or was a grumbling sound and has turned into a grinding it is probably the wheel bearing.
Power Steering Fluid Or Power Steering Pump
You have a bad cv joint. Or bad wheel bearing on one side.
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer and I was told about a grinding noise before I bought it. He told me that it was because it needs a new wheel baring. * If the vehicle is standing in place and the wheel is turned and there is a noise it could mean you need to add power steering fluid to the unit.
Either it's the wrong key, the steering wheel is jammed hard against the steering wheel lock or the key mechanism has failed.
It may be in need of lubrication.
I don't have the answer,,,my Stratus 2001 just started doing the same thing, only it's more like a popping/cracking sound when steering wheel turned to the far right or left. Took it to repair shop after work today; mechanic drove it and reported that it sounds to him like a spring or bolt is either coming loose inside the column or already has. I have an appt to bring it in to disassemble the steering column this weekend to find the solution to the problem.
The back of the PWC is pushed to the left when a PWC's steering control is turned to the right.