ok my steering has become sort of edgy to me...car's steering wheel jerks while turning wheel at a slow pace...im wondering if thats a sign of the pump goin bad or something else? reservoir has fluid in it and theres no leaks either.

 

did you check out the rack mounting bushings?

 

Hey MaximaFan4140 it could be your rack ann pinion ! usualy power pumps squeal like a pig ! also check your inner rods !

 

Why do you people always go for the most expensive part first? Unreal....

Check the belt, make sure it's tight.
If it's glazed, replace it.

Both of those issues can cause it to slip giving you that jerky feel in the PS.

 

Same issue, tightening belt solved

 

my friend had the same problem but it started happening after he put his lowering springs on...