loud noise when making a hard turn

sqliberty · **Joined:** Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:08 pm **Posts:** 207

I have tried to use the search first, but it stinks. I have a loud whirring noise down by the drivers side wheel when making hard turns. Anyone know what it might be? Could it be the power steering pump? Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.

bmg9b · **Posted:** Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:04 pm

If the steering is at full lock the power steering system will make a "whirring" noise. This is because the power steering pump is attempting to make enough pressure to push the steering system past the full lock position, which it cannot do... so it's like someone trying to push a garbage truck with the parking brake on... we all know it's not possible, but the person will more than likely grunt while trying to do it. It's nothing serious, but I've always heard that it's hard on the pump, so try not to do it if you can.

Hope that helps.

sqliberty · **Joined:** Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:08 pm **Posts:** 207

Thanks, This is something that just started this week and I bought it new in 2002 so I hope thats all it is.

spoonplugger1 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:30 pm

Have you went out and gave your front tires a good shake to see if anything feels loose? Could have a wheel bearing going or a simple readjust. The rotor would than move and hit your brake caliper when loaded on the side in a turn.

sqliberty · **Joined:** Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:08 pm **Posts:** 207

I will check that first thing in the morning. Thanks!!

TerreKJ · **Posted:** Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:08 pm

Check your power steering fluid. It could be low. Happened to me.

LostRenegade · **Posted:** Sun Jan 21, 2007 12:20 am

TerreKJ wrote:

Check your power steering fluid. It could be low. Happened to me.

Ditto

sqliberty · **Joined:** Sun Mar 19, 2006 3:08 pm **Posts:** 207

Thanks for helping me find the problem. It was the power steering fluid, well I should say lack of power steering fluid. Very strange how it was just about empty and never a drop on the garage floor.

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