Help in SD with noise from Power Steering?

[addicted2sp33d]

Hi San Diegans!

I need some help identifying what the problem-is with my power steering. It's making noise when I turn the wheel, kinda a mechanical grinding sound. It doesn't do it when I go straight on the freeway, but it really makes noise if I sit still and crank the wheel. I can't decide if it's the power steering pump or if it's the rack. There's a small part of my brain that is hoping a fluid flush will solve the problem.

It is not leaking any fluids, and I don't think the power steering is failing (steering effort feels fine).

I'm looking for some skilled eyes and ears to help me figure out what it is.

Thanks!

[pRaHjeC]

did you try adding more fluid?

[addicted2sp33d]

Yeah. Fluid levels are fine.

[radhaz]

Is the belt chafing anywhere ie rubbing somewhere it shouldn't be?

[addicted2sp33d]

Naah. Belt is fine. If it was rubbing, it would rub all the time, and the noise only happens when I crank the wheel. I'm pretty sure it's either the pump or the rack.

[lilaznjeff]

did you check the ps crank

[addicted2sp33d]

I'll check that as soon as it cools off. It's like 90-something degrees outside.

[radhaz]

I'll check that as soon as it cools off. It's like 90-something degrees outside.

Suck it up buttercup :keke: in all seriousness though best of luck!