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Streetcleaner
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Feb 15, 2011, 8:15 AM
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Power Steering Problem?
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2001 Nissan Sentra GXE, 1.8 liter
I have a problem with my power steering… There is a slight whining sound coming from the pump and the sounds gets louder the further the wheels are turned to either side. Also, when driving the car the steering feels slightly stiff and awkward, plus the steering wheel doesn’t return to center after making a turn. The belt is tight, and there are no leaks, the fluid level has not lowered any since I last checked and marked it during my last oil change in December, there are no puddles under the car either… Just wondering if anyone can assure me that it’s the pump that needs to be replaced, or if the problem could be in the rack… any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated, Thanks.
(This post was edited by Streetcleaner on Feb 15, 2011, 8:15 AM)
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zmame
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Feb 18, 2011, 9:41 PM
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Re: Power Steering Problem?
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Check the condition of your P/S fluid. Get a clean glass cup take a some p/s fluid put it in the cup see if there are metal filing, dark, dis-colored, separation(after sitting) or water contamination(milky color).
If your fluid has any of the conditions above have it flushed and take it to get a P/S pressure test done on the pump to confirm it is a weak pump.
As for your wheel not going back to center it may be related or it may also be suspension related such as seized strut mount, tie rod end, ball joints, steering joints and yes it may even be in the rack.
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