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Checking For Wear Of Power Steering Pump Internal Components

  1. Place gear selector in PARK (or NEUTRAL) with wheels chalked.
  2. With the engine idling, have a helper turn the steering wheel.
  3. Using an electronic listening tool, determine if noise is coming from the pump.
  4. Increase the engine speed and have a helper turn the steering wheel. Does the noise change with load?
  5. Replace the power steering pump if excessive noise is present. Refer to PUMP, REMOVAL .