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when i turn my wheel i get this really LOUD screeching noise

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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when i turn my wheel i get this really LOUD screeching noise

when i turn my steering wheel i get this really loud noise..kinda sounds like a belt...and its gets worse when i turn it ALL the way to where it cant turn anymore

anyone got any thoughts?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Have you checked PS fluid level?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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check ps fluid level
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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i just did

its full

anything else?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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axel boots ripped?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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i just did

its full

anything else?
If it only happens while turning the wheel, chances are that it's power steering related. Especially when you have it at full lock.

You say it sounds like a belt, have you checked them out? Have you tried to pinpoint where the noise is coming from?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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is there a belt that could be making the noise? because i just tried to find where the noise is coming from and my bro was out there too and he said it might be a belt also

what belt would be making the noise when i turn

and my car is a 99 maxima SE 5 speed
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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What belt could be making noise when u turn? ummmmmm perhaps the power steering belt?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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What belt could be making noise when u turn? ummmmmm perhaps the power steering belt?

lol i know nothing about cars

i guess i could change that out...any ideas on how to or how much its gonna cost?>
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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something is "clogging"/ stopping/ slowing down the PS fluid tube.. make sure your tubes/hoses are not hanging in the way of the steering mechanism.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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check the power steering belt to see if its condition and if its slipping when you turn. If it looks like its slipping, you can try a bottle of crc belt conditioner... it makes the belt stick better. Under what conditions does this usually occur when you turn your steering wheel?
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by renagade281
lol i know nothing about cars

i guess i could change that out...any ideas on how to or how much its gonna cost?>
i'm just ****in with ya.... But make sure that is the case before you start replacing parts till u find the problem.
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Just check the belt or may may be the power steering pump has a leak .Suggest you to replace the belt along with the power steering pump kit which consists of gaskets o ring and what not
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Just check the belt or may may be the power steering pump has a leak .Suggest you to replace the belt along with the power steering pump kit which consists of gaskets o ring and what not
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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MAN just check the tension of the belt you just need to tighten the belt. unless your car has 200000 on it the odds that your power steering pump is bad are not very high. do automatically asume that something big is wrong just try to tighten the belt there are a few ways you can do this if you want detailed instructions on how to do this PM me.
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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your brother was on the right path - it's your power steering belt. 100000000% guaranteed. replacement takes about 15 minutes for someone with a basic set of tools and the wherewithal to turn a wrench or socket.
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
your brother was on the right path - it's your power steering belt. 100000000% guaranteed. replacement takes about 15 minutes for someone with a basic set of tools and the wherewithal to turn a wrench or socket.
I saw that ninja edit
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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did you check your half shaft boots????
and if you decide that you're changing the PS belt, make sure you turn all pulleys, escpecially the PS pump pulley to ensure its not a bearing or something while you have the belt off.
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
did you check your half shaft boots????
and if you decide that you're changing the PS belt, make sure you turn all pulleys, escpecially the PS pump pulley to ensure its not a bearing or something while you have the belt off.
So what again do CV joint boots have to do with screeching when turning the wheel?
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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when all the grease went out of the boots on mine the u-joints screached like a SOB, just something to check, not hard to see.
EDIT:
Forgot to ask if it does it when the car is stationary and you turn the wheel??

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
when all the grease went out of the boots on mine the u-joints screached like a SOB, just something to check, not hard to see.
EDIT:
Forgot to ask if it does it when the car is stationary and you turn the wheel??

yes it does it when its stationary..and my pops was lookin at it the other day and said thathe thinks the bearings might be bad in the pulley?

the belt is in good shape and very tight
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