1998 Pontiac Grand Am Steering Noise

1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
112,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VONNCT
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Car sounds like needs power steering fluid- is not hard to steer- but makes same noise, especially when turning. Has fluid- what else should I check?
Aug 8, 2009 at 12:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the fluid is full and the belt is tight, either the pump itself is bad or the rack and pinion is going. WHen you turn, does it sometimes feel like the steering is locking up?
Aug 8, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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No, it does not lock up.
Aug 12, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on your description, I would think the pump is going bad. WHen the rack and pinion goes, it will stick and feel like you lose power assist.
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:12 AM
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