power steering or bushings?

[rtrocket59]

when ever i turn i get this load groaning sound that sounds mechanical. i checked the pump and it looked like there was a little fluid coming out the top but the cap was on tight and the level was fine. im not sure if its the power steering or just bushings that need to be greased?

 

[robtheturbopric]

best why to check is to jack up the front end and check for lose broken or worn parts. Wiggle the wheels side to side and up and down there should be almost zero play in them. sounds to me like you have a steering part thats worn or broken.

 

[rtrocket59]

This morning I also noticed there was a noise coming from the drivers side front. I pop the hood and the power steering pulleys are squeeking like crazy. Could it be both?

 

[robtheturbopric]

possability better to check everything out first befor replaceing anything though.

 

[POS_Tsi]

Sounds like the power steering pump is going out. Get a big screw driver and have the car on with the wheel turned all the way and hold the tip of the screwdriver to a non moving part of the power steering pump and fat end to your ear and if it sounds like all h*** is breaking loose its probably a bad pump. Pulleys may need to be replaced too.

 

[rtrocket59]

bushings seemed to be ok. is it urgent to get this fixed right away?

 

[robtheturbopric]

if the pump is bad it wont effect the rest of the car but you could lose power steering at any time

 

[Talon IV]

Sounds like the power steering pump is going out. Get a big screw driver and have the car on with the wheel turned all the way and hold the tip of the screwdriver to a non moving part of the power steering pump and fat end to your ear and if it sounds like all h*** is breaking loose its probably a bad pump. Pulleys may need to be replaced too.

Do this I would almost place bets on it being a bad power steering pump if you are hearing a loud groaning when turning. Also make sure your power steering rack is not leaking fluid. Just a safety check.

 

[rtrocket59]

Welll tooday my power steering passed away it'll work for short turns but for long ones i gotta crank it. Pretty much alll the fluid leaked out. I think it would be much safer if I just removed it completely until I get it fixed? Would it be good having no powersteering on a dd?