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IF THE BEARINGS IN THE ALTERNATOR ARE BADLY WORN, IT MAY CAUSE THE FAN BELT TENSION TO BECOME SLACK AND SLIP ON THE PULLEY WHEEL OF THE STEERING PUMP.
there are mainly three types of Power Steering
1) hydraulic
2) electrical
3) hydro-electrical
in first case the power assistance is given by the hydraulic pump which is coupled directly to the engine.
But in electrical system for front wheel drive vehicles we use 12V/ 80Amp motor which gets power from battery.
The bad alternator is the one which does not do it's primary function of charging the battery.
The motor ll not be able to perform in absence of less power & so the steering would be hard to steer.
What else can I help you with?
What would cause your car to cut off while turning the steering wheel?
A bad alternator. Turning the steering wheel all the way is very demanding on the power steering which draws power from the engine and can cause the idle to dip down. A weak alternator is usually the cause for the stalling.
Why does your car whine?
Bad torque converter? Power steering fluid low? Bad power steering pump? Bad bearing on any belt driven accesory I.E. Alternator, Water pump, air pump (if any), a/c compressor etc. Bad wheel bearing? Bad tire?
Will a bad break power booster affect sterring?
no it wont affect the steering. the only thing to affect the steering would be the pump, the steering box, the belt or lines. or possibly worn out mechanical steering components. like tie rods ball joints etc.
Does alternator cause stall and power steering light to come on?
Possibly if the bearing is bad it will freeze up and stop when the bearing gets hot from friction.
Do bad spark plugs have to do with charging the alternator?
Spark Plugs do not affect your alternator. As long as your engine is running then it should be charging unless your alternator is bad
Will a power steering reservoir cap go bad?
will a power steering cap leak
Why would the power steering get stiff on a ford escort?
Bad power steering pump
Why does your SUV make a whining noise when you turn?
Perhaps low power steering fluid Perhaps power steering pump is going bad Perhaps low power steering fluid Perhaps power steering pump is going bad
Why is steering stiff and i have power steering fluid?
Steering/suspension components worn? Bad steering rack? Power steering pump getting weak?
Why is your freightliner century class getting harder to steer?
Probably a bad power steering pump or bad power steering fluid.
What type of symptoms would a bad rack and pinion on a 2000 Buick Century cause and would it affect the power steering pump?
It wouldn't affect the pump and it can cause hard steering one way or other, or it can leak.
Steering is really hard?
Power steering belt slipping? Power steering pump bad? Steering rack worn? Suspension parts worn?
