Noisy steering

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fender182
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Mon May 02, 2011 4:51 pm

When turning at low speeds there is a loud whine either coming from the rack or the pump, (cant work out which) and steering is alot heavier than usual. I know power steering has a whine normaly but this is really loud, even the girlfriend said something was wrong!

Any ideas or thing to give a check?

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jamie
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Alyman
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Mon May 02, 2011 5:04 pm

First things first, check your power steering fluid level - if it's low then the rack will moan as it gets towards full lock. Also check the tension of your steering rack belt - it may have loosened off a bit and require tightening.
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pauldeacs
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Mon May 02, 2011 5:22 pm

ive had this twice in recent times just due to the belt being a bit too slack!
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