Checking For Wear Of Power Steering Pump Internal Components
- Place gear selector in PARK (or NEUTRAL) with wheels chalked.
- With the engine idling, have a helper turn the steering wheel.
- Using an electronic listening tool, determine if noise is coming from the pump.
- Increase the engine speed and have a helper turn the steering wheel. Does the noise change with load?
- Replace the power steering pump if excessive noise is present. See REMOVAL .