Power steering noise
#1
Power steering noise
Hey, so this is my story...
I have a Maxima 09, one day I started my car and, surprise! I had a grinding noise, steering wheel was really hard to turn... I checked it, and I found a massive leak in the pressure line... So I replaced the pressure line, but the noise didnt went away, so I though the pump got bad too... I replaced the pump, but the noise was still there... took it to a mechanic, they replaced the rack and pinion.. but the freaking noise was still there... I replaced the pump, AGAIN! and nothing, has been around two months, I checked my reservoir, return line, and they are in perfect conditions, I replaced the pump... yes, AGAIN!
But freaking noise don't go away.. I bleed the system, there is no leaks or bubbles in the reservoir, steering wheel not hard. everything seems good, but i cant get rid of that noise...
Its driving me nuts... Any similar experiences? Someone knows the cure? Three new pumps, presure line and new rack and pinion. no leaks, correct fluid, properly bleed.
I have a Maxima 09, one day I started my car and, surprise! I had a grinding noise, steering wheel was really hard to turn... I checked it, and I found a massive leak in the pressure line... So I replaced the pressure line, but the noise didnt went away, so I though the pump got bad too... I replaced the pump, but the noise was still there... took it to a mechanic, they replaced the rack and pinion.. but the freaking noise was still there... I replaced the pump, AGAIN! and nothing, has been around two months, I checked my reservoir, return line, and they are in perfect conditions, I replaced the pump... yes, AGAIN!
But freaking noise don't go away.. I bleed the system, there is no leaks or bubbles in the reservoir, steering wheel not hard. everything seems good, but i cant get rid of that noise...
Its driving me nuts... Any similar experiences? Someone knows the cure? Three new pumps, presure line and new rack and pinion. no leaks, correct fluid, properly bleed.
#3
Are you positive it is a power steering pump issue and not a pulley? If so, did you replace it with an oem pump? I noticed my rebuilt pump from autozone had a significant whine. Replaced it with the more expensive oem part and no more whine.
#6
I only paid the first pump (like 100 bucks, coupons and speed perks) the other two they exchange them as defective, the rack was around 400... I though about that too, maybe the oem is better.
#7
you cant hear anything when idle, its only when you turn the wheel in a u turn.
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