It is possible to damage the Power Steering pump by attempting to turn the wheel against an immovable object thereby over-stressing the the internal seals and/or other mechanical components.
Turn the steering wheel hard to the left or right while turning the key.
A Trailblazer that squeaks only when turning to the left could have a problem with the steering or front wheel bearing. Turning to the left puts the right pressure on the parts to cause them to squeak.
Excessive noise, shudder in the steering wheel when turning it in either or both directions, leaks. IF YOU CAN TURN YOUR WHEEL LEFT TO RIGHT WITH OUT IT BINDING AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS AT THE RACK THEN MORE THAN LIKELY YOU RACK AND PINION ARE OK
You would hear clunking noises from up front when braking and steering. Steering may become sloppy and drift left or right.
It is located under the dash to the right of the steering column.
No ... However, don't turn the steering wheel (power steering) from one extreme to the other. Don't turn it all the way right or left, if you do it will damage the steering unit. Stop turning when you hear the noise and back off.
Turning to the right, when going forward, you turn the steering wheel towards the right.
When turning a PWC steering cable right it will go left. If you turn it left it will go right.
By turning the steering wheel in an anti clockwise direction.
That would be the inside diameter of the circle created by turning the steering wheel completely left or right.
The problem is probably in the steering gear. Clogged passages in steering gear. Leaks in steering gear.
It probably needs steering fluid.
Low power steering fluid or you need a lube job.
Many things can cause that, the simplest cause being lack of power steering fluid.
probably not the alternator if it happens when only turning its gotta be the power steering or steering rack make sure everything is greased up could be the PS pump going out
try turning the steering wheel to the left or right and holding it there while turning the key
The drive shaft may need to be tightened