grinding noise from power steering

1997 NISSAN QUEST
FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARIYAHSMOMMY
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I have a grinding noise coming from my power steering area. PS fluid is full, belts are new and the pullys dont feel loose. I had also noticed metal shavings flying up in the air from that area. what could it be?
Apr 13, 2011 at 6:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Check the crank pulley, alternator and A/C compressor. Metal shavings indicates something is failing and most likely it is external and could be a bad idler pulley bearing.

Remove the serpentine belt and manually turn each component to tast for coarseness or binding movements.
Apr 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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