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Power Steering
Power steering provided mechanical steering assistance to the drivers of most land vehicles, including automobiles and trucks. Today, most power steering systems use hydraulic system in order to maneuver the vehicle’s wheels.
4,692 Questions
How do i replace a rack and pinion on a Nissan 200sx?
In order to replace a rack and pinion on a Nissan 200SX, you will need to remove the front wheels, the steering coupler, the power steering lines, and various bolts. You will then be able to remove the rack and pinion. Place the new rack and pinion in place, and return the various parts.
How to remove power steering pump on 1994 Ford F150 pickup?
Tools needed: Pretty simple.
9/16" wrench (I think)
5/8" wrech for lines (I think) for output line
Screwdriver for input line.
Pully puller/install (borrow from Autozone).
Manual
Power Steering Fluid
Rags
Patience
What would cause a popping feel against the gas pedal when the power steering is out?
probably means you are running out of gas
When you replace power steering fluid how long for it to work?
Follow the manufacturer's guide lines, if you have them. As a general rule you should change the fluid every 100,000 miles (or five years, which ever comes first) if it's "long life" fluid or 50,000 miles (or three years, which ever comes first) if it is "conventional" fluid.
How much to replace a power steering pump in 2007 Chevrolet Impala?
You can get the pump for about $80
How do you change a power steering pressure switch on a 2000 ford focus?
unscrew the old one, then screw the new one in..?
Renault megane to fit track rods and ball joints?
if you are going to fit track rod end you will be better off fittig the track rod as well you will need 17mm 7mm 13mm spaners a good pair of grips undo track rod end ball joint first then take rubber boot off other end then get the grips on the ball joint housing reverse prosedure when putting back on then take it to garage to get tracking set up an hour at the most to do
How do you remove power steering pump on a 1994 ford scort lx?
with a power steering puller, which can be rented at Advance auto parts or Auto Zone
How Do I change a power steering pump on a 2000 Cavalier?
Caution:On models equipped with Delco-Loc 2 or Theftlock audio systems make sure you have activation code * Disconnect the negative battery cable * Remove the drivebelt on 2.2L engines.Remove the air intake duct from the engine on 2.3L and 2.4L engines * Disconnect the inlet and out hoses from the power steering pump * Unbolt the power steering pump from the bracket on 2.2L engines or from the rear of the camshaft housing on 2.3L and 2.4L engines * Remove the pump * On 2.2L engines remove the pulley from the power steering pump with a suitable pulley removal tool * Installation is the reverse of removal.Tighten the pump bolts and fittings securely * Prime the pump by turning the pulley in the reverse direction to that of normal rotation until the air bubbles cease to emerge from the fluid when observed through the reservoir filler cap * Install the drivebelt * Bleed the power steering system
How do you change power steering belt on 2002 Kia Spectra?
How do you change power steering belt on 2002 kia spectra
How do you tighten the power steering pump belt on a 94 Acura Vigor?
The power steering belt has an adjustment pulley. To tighten the belt on a 1994 Acura Vigor loosen the adjustment pulley and pull it up higher than tighten it.
Can the power of the power steering be reduced in a 2006 Buick Lacrosse?
According to the TSM for the lacrosse there is a sensor that will increase the power steering at low speeds to have greater steering capability. When it increases in speed the power steering lets off to make the wheel "tighter" feeling.
If you are looking to get it "reduced" there is probably an issue with the sensor or the power steering system. cheapcurrent.com
How do you remove power steering pump on a 98 Chevy silverado?
Believe it or not THAT ENTIRE BRACKET HAS TO COME OFF>!!!!!!ORRR you can cut the little tab that covers the corner of the pump with a hacksaw and don't tell anyone ya did it. It won.t hurt anything.
What parts are necessary to convert the manual steering of a 69 Ford Ranchero to power steering?
A steering pump will have to be added, as well as hoses, and changing the steering box to a power steering type. If the 69 Ranchero had power steering as an option you may be able to find exact fitting parts. if not, the brackets and steering box will have to be modified to fit.
Where is the power steering reservoir for 1984 Chevy van 30?
The washer fluid reservoir in the middle under the hood slides forward and out. Once you've pulled it off its tray, move it to the side and you'll be able to see the power steering reservoir below where the washer fluid was.
How do you replace Ml 320 power steering pump?
Replace ML320 Power steering Pump
Have fresh power steering fluid available. Quick warning - DO NOT USE - Pentosin oil. This oil foams and will cause noise. I used it, and had to drain it. Ideally, drain out old fluid and replace with Benz fluid.
Buy 2 bottles from Mr. dealer.
Obtain a Steering Pulley puller (About $30.00 + tax to rent from Autozone - You'll get a refund when you return it)
New or refurbished power steering pump (Usually comes with the supply line seal)
A quality 7mm torx (Same as brake caliper tool)
Torx socket Wrenches etc
Use a suction syringe to drain old fluid from the reservoir.
Disconnect 2 hoses; one on the reservoir, the other on the pump itself.
Remove a large C clip holding the reservoir supply end to the pump. Use a flat head plier in combo with a flat head screw driver (Careful not to crack the container)
Remove the reservoir unit. (If in doubt, quick low pressure test will confirm if cracked or not)
There's a small seal between the reservoir and the pump - NEVER RE-USE ANY old SEAL - Get a new one from the dealer (usually $1.50 - $2.70). Some big bucks dealers like Inskip - in RI charge $4.50 plus tax.
If necessary, draw the serpentine belt routing diagram on a piece of paper before removal it may confuse newbies.
The bolts holding the pump in place from behind are different in length so note what comes out of where.
With a 17mm socket wrench on right hand, carefully but firmly lift belt tensioner up and take off belt from the top most pulley with your left hand. (Tensioner relieve bolt is obscured by the belt but you'll find it a bit to your left side of the tensioner - closer to the Main bearing pulley.
Using the Torx socket, unscrew 2 torx bolts from back of pump (1 at about 7 o'clock the other at about 10 o'clock)
Use the 7mm torx on the bolts in front. (A bit obscured; top one is at about 10 o'clock and the lower one at about 6 o'clock. Reach these bolts through the slots in the pump pulley.
Once pump is out, use the puller to remove the pulley from the old pump, install the pulley on the new pump (You don't need this step if you got a new pump & pulley assy - usually a $100.00 or more expensive).
Re-install entire assy, making sure you hand tighten all 4 bolts as close as possible. Keep each bolt snug enough to allow all 4 bolts in before wrenching tight. Do not force any bolt into place as this can easily become much more expensive if you strip any bolt due to improper alignment.
Install new seal on pump inlet, re-install the reservoir, replace C clip (New C clip - I reused mine) Attach the hoses ensuring a new seal is in place on the high side hose lip.
Fill reservoir with fresh fluid, do not cover yet. Put serpentine belt back, remove all tools from work area.
To eliminate air in system, I didn't have M-Benz recommendations on this job, but here's what I did. Bleeding comes with luck sometimes. I got away with some crazy U turn tricks, but you might be better off with this guys advice. Said he has done 3 - must have something good going.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...ml#post3205406
If you get stuck and have to leave this job overnight wrap hoses mouth with some plastic cover to reduce moisture absorption.
Okay folks, good luck on your projects. This one is quite EZ. Apart from my labor, entire job cost me about $180.00, took about 3hrs could have been less and that includes 2 well chilled bottles of Guinness. Inskip dealership, humn! They want $799.25 + tax for pump assy; who knows what labor will be? Oh!, no Irish booze benefits either - Can't blame them for high charges though, someone's got to pay for those shinny floors, fancy counter tops and yes, they even let you drool over those new S-Class - after all they are only catering to our taste and affluence - One of the very few good things about a M-Benz is the high probability of surviving a serious accident; but then who can put a definite determination on accident survival? Science or God.
SirRich.
No,not the fan clutch or power steering pump for that matter. Had same touble with my 2000 Buick. Turned out to be, of all things, the front struts not properly lubricated. Dealer dismantled the top of the struts and used a very heavy grease all over. Put it back together and NO noise! NOW, this is assuming you only experience the noise when turning the steering wheel! The simple answer to your question, as asked, is YES, it possible that the fan clutch, OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS could be causing the noise. There are MANY things which can cause many different noises. From your question, "...jet engine noise..." I have to assume you mean like the high pitched "whine" made by high speed turbine blades. This suggests something which is turning at high speed. This means probably something ON, not in, the engine. The components which commonly can cause a high pitched whine include: 1. Power steering pump bearings, vanes, or pulley, 2. Alternator bearings or pulley, 3. The air pump [for the pollution control system] bearings, vanes, or pully, 4. The belt, or belts, which drive these components, 5. Air conditioner clutch [bearings or a loose fragment trapped inside the assembly] or pulley, 6. If operating when the noise is present, the air conditioner compressor itself [bearings, piston/cylinder,etc.], 7. The radiator fan clutch or pulley [if your vehicle uses a belt driven fan] OR, if your vehicle has an electric radiator fan, 8. The bearings in the electric radiator fan motor and, 9. Even the heat/AC blower fan bearings [IF it is operating when the noise is heard]. Again, the simple answer to your question is YES, it is possible that any one or more of these components could be the source of the noise, AND there may be others which I have not thought of. Belt and/or pulley noises are usually the result of misadjustment and/or misalignment of the pulleys. Occasionally, an improper or wrong fitting belt can also cause similar noise. As mentioned in answer 1, it is important to note whether the sound occurs all the time, or intermittantly, as if only when making a hard or tight turn. If it occurs ONLY when turning, the problem is probably related to drive belt tension, or as experienced by the responder in answer 1, a suspension and/or steering component, an improperly lubricated strut bushing. To AVOID unnecessarily replacing VERY EXPENSIVE components, it is IMPERATIVE that the SOURCE of the noise is CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED BEFORE YOU replace anything. I strongly suggest that you get another, or even two, opinion from a PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC(S) before paying to repair anything. It is better to pay to get a PROPER DIAGNOSIS, and then to pay for a single, proper repair, than to spend a lot of money only to then find out that the problem is still there. Thanks for your quick answers. The car does make the "jet-engin" noise as soon as I hit the gas. You can even hear it while the car is idling. Checking around on the internet I have found atleast 50 people with the same problem & they were all upset & demanded a recall by GM because of it. They also had in common that their cars were fixed by replacing their fan clutches. But I guess I should take it to a certified GM shop & have them check it out. If anyone has anymore suggestions I would love to hear them. TY. Martin.
How do I check for power steering leak?
the best way that i can think of is by getting a second person and get them to start the engine and turn the steering wheel slowly while you check to see where it is leaking from (make sure there is power steering fluid in the pump)
Where is the power steering resevoir on a 1999 Buick Regal?
It is at the back of the engine on the pass side. It is under the alternator, follow the serpentine belt to the power steering pump.
Where is the power steering fluid located in a 1995 Chevy Tahoe?
I have a 1996 model, but I'm sure they're the same. The power steering fluid (as if you are peering into the hood) is on the right side of the engine, and closer towards the front of the engine. There's only two obvious places to pour fluid into on this side of the engine, and this one is the lower of the two places. One of them is the engine oil, which should say "Engine Oil Only", and the second is your power steering, which SHOULD SAY, "Power Steering Fluid".
Worn front wheel bearing(s)
How do you fix Sticking Power Steering?
in ford f150 the u-jounts on the steering shaft get stuck. Use WD40 to help loosen them. Toyota camry's too!
