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Condition

Cause

Groaning Or Growling Noise In Steering Pump

    • Grounded power steering lines
    • A scored pressure plate
    • A scored thrust plate
    • A scored rotor
    • A worn cam ring
    • Low pressure relief reservoir cap
    • Restrictions in the fluid lines (high back pressure)
    • Air ingestion in the return line
    • A damaged flow control valve
    • Low fluid level
    • Loose pump mounting bolts

Rattle Noise In Steering Pump

    • A damaged pump rotor
    • Damaged pump vanes
    • Damaged pump bearings

Swishing In Steering Pump

Inspect the flow control valve for damage.

Whining Noise In Steering Pump

    • A scored pump shaft bearing
    • A scored pressure plate
    • A scored thrust plate
    • A damaged cam ring
    • A damaged cam rotor
    • Damaged cam vanes