check the Power Steering pump
check the power steering fluid level. If you need to add fluid, use Dextron III. After you add to full line, let is sit with the cap off for 30 minutes or so DO NOT start the engine.
Then "bleed" the power steering system:
Hope this reduces your noise as much as it did mine. I also added about 2 ounces of friction reducer - worked wonders.
The alternator on your 1999 Nissan Maxima can be found on the front of the engine. The alternator will be on the right hand side of the engine.
in front of your engine under your cam cover
You can find the 1997 Nissan Maxima thermostat on the front of the engine. You can follow the top radiator hose directly to the thermostat housing.
If your Nissan Maxima has a VQ20 engine, then it's located at the back of the RH Right side front wheel.
The oil is in the engine ... the dipstick for checking it is attached to the engine, either one side or the other or at the front.
the cam sensor is locate at the front of the engine.
First cylinder from the front of the engine on the left side.
The 2002 Nissan Maxima water pump is located on the front of the engine. You can follow the top radiator hose directly to the water pump.
The camshaft position sensor is located on the timing chain cover at the front of the engine.
The 1996 Nissan Maxima timing marks can be found on the main pulley, on the front of the engine. The timing marks will be scattered around the outside of the pulley.
remove front door panel 1995 Nissan maxima
The 2006 Nissan Maxima has 43.6 in. of front leg room.