ccxxxxxxx

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Ive been getting this whining noise coming from my TA when I turn the steering wheel. It happens everytime and in either direction.

I check the level of the power steering fluid. Before I could though, I first had to clean off alot of gunk from the cap before opening. I noticed pretty much all around the area has this mess.

Anyway the fluid level was low and I put enough to fill to the cold mark since car had not been started all day.

I then to make sure no air was in the sytem started car, turned wheel all the way one way and turned car off. I then did this the other way and so on several times.

I was getting bubbles so air was present. I topped when needed. I then took car for a drive to get up to temp and listen for noise.

The whining is still there but I noticed I only hear it when Im moving and not at all when Im stopped.

any ideas what next?

ssick1

the pump might be going out

ccxxxxxxx

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I am now pretty convinced that when the noise Im hearing is coming from the rear end...

What could be causing this.



I found this when I was looking at the rear end...

ccxxxxxxx

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edited with pic...

fccs

iTrader: (26)

You say it only happens when you turn.. but you think its the rear now? It most likely is something with the power steering, the rear may just have a leak on the pinion seal, no big deal and prob. isnt related to your power steering issue.

ccxxxxxxx

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I really believe its coming from the rear and yes it only happens when turning the wheel and moving. It does not make the noise when I am stopped and turning the wheel.

ccxxxxxxx

iTrader: (2)

bump.

TAtoad

iTrader: (22)

it makes the noise when turning, at low speeds? then yeah it could be your rear

sscamaro22

I have the same exact problem but its deffinitly coming from my power steering. Not to thread jack but I have a slight leak coming from one of the lines. Does anyone know how to tell which is the return line and which is the pressurized one?