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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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problem with power steering??
when my car is cold it is really hard to turn the wheel and then it starts to make this sqealing noise it is reall anoying.is it somthing with my power steering pump or what.any help would be appricaited.thanx
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 02:42 AM
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when my car is cold it is really hard to turn the wheel and then it starts to make this sqealing noise it is reall anoying.is it somthing with my power steering pump or what.any help would be appricaited.thanx
i think you have to add more power steering fluid or replace one of the power steering hoses. i had to replace mine on my other 89 max
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 04:37 AM
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How are your strut bearings?
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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i dont think it is the strut bearings cause it only does it when its cold outside
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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mines been doing the exact same thing...ever since the cold weather returned, my friend had a similar problem last year with his 94 max, had to replace power steering pump
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