1998 Pontiac Grand Prix a grinding noise when i turn the wh

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRENTGARTSIDE
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i hear and feel a grinding noise when i turn the wheel. i added power steering fluid the resivour because it was low and it was making a loud winding noise when i'd turn the wheel. the winding noise is a little more quiet now but now im feeling the grinding in the wheel expecially when i park the car. i dont feel it when im driving normally like around town, just at slow speeds. i dont know if its the power steering pump or the rack n pinion, im clueless. it also looks like my rack n pinion has a slow leak in it. but if you could please help me out, i would appreciate it.
Jan 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Try this first:

Raise car, put on stands. Grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, if any movement then possible wheel bearing, ball joint, tie rod, control arm bushing.

Check CV boots for any signs of leakage or cuts/rips in rubber boot. If boots are torn and lubricant has leaked out, then CV axle will have to be changed.
Jan 6, 2010 at 6:26 AM
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