Sheikh Waqil

Ok guys I know dat f bodies have stiff steering but my 98 Trans Am surely has a problem. When I bought the car the steering was very heavy, and the thing is sometimes the steering was heavier and sometimes lighter. So I decided to replace the PS pump and since then it does the same thing. Also after replacing the pump when I turn my steering wheel it makes a whining noise, I thought that it would go away after a week but it still has been doing it for like 3 months now. And sometimes when I am turning esp when I turn all the way it is so hard to turn. The steering feels as if its repulsing against me,no joke!!!! Suppose if I am in a tight space and I have put the car on reverse and turn then turn all the way, the steering feels very repulsive !!!!!

My friend told me that I need a new rack and pinion as its probably making the PS pump work too hard. But I am not aware of any leaks from the rack and pinion so I am confused here. BTW I got the replacement pump from O Reillys and its remanufactured.
So does anyone know what's going on with my power steering???!! Do I need to replace the rack even thought its not leaking? What else can make my steering wheel behave like this???

ageorge7

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Im not sure what the deal is here but my car did the same thing after i replaced my pump. I replaced it again and that went away. It still whines every now and then but it doesn't try to fight me. I would say try another pump but i am no expert.

Edit: also make sure it properly bled

souljaboy9768

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Try jacking the front end up while bleeding, it helped me

chrysler kid

iTrader: (14)

Unfortunately gm skimped on the rack and pinion in these cars. Try bleedIng the system your new pump should not be whining, but to get a good feel in the wheel you will need a new rack and pinion