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Will you damage the power steering if you turn while the car is stopped?
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∙ 16y ago
I'm not sure from your question what you mean by stopped. Do you mean stopped as in the vehicle is stationary with the engine running or with the engine switched off?
With the engine running:
In order for the Power Steering to function correctly, the engine must be running since the pump (non-electric power steering) is driven by either the timing belt (later model cars) or by a belt running off the crankshaft pulley. The damage I would be concerned with if this turning is done excessively is that of the tyres if it is stationary on a hard surface such as tar and if the tyres are not inflated to the correct pressures. Whilst turning the wheels if the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle should not cause any damage to the power steering system, I would not do this excessively since there is no object to this. The only reason I would see someone wanting to do this is turning in a tight area or parking. Also, do not keep the steering in the full lock position. Back it off ever so slightly. By holding the steering at full lock for a prolonged period, you are getting the relief valve in the pump to work thus causing excessive heat and premature seal failure.
With the engine off:
The ratio of a power steering rack is less than that of a manual rack. This means that without power assistance, the power steering rack will be way harder to turn than the manual one - it's designed to work with pressure from the pump. However, the wheels may be turned but it is not advisable since damage may occur to the torsion bar within the steering rack. I would first try to get the car into a bit of motion forwards or backwards before doing this.
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