Power steering noise when I turn the steering wheel?

2009 NISSAN MAXIMA
154,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEIGHJ990
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I cranked my car up this morning to let it warm up before work. It was making a really loud whining noise. I checked the power steering fluid, and it was empty. I filled the power steering fluid reservoir up and turned the steering wheel to let it flow through the lines. The noise stopped, but it is still making the noise when I turn the steering wheel, only not as loud. The power steering pump was just replaced a month ago. What could be the issue now?
Oct 24, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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There is still air in the system which will dissipate out over the next few days. But the fluid being low is telling us there is a leak so that will be an issue, also when the pump was replaced did, they do a power steering system flush? I would use a flashlight to find the leak and do a flush.

This video will show you how?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcs3lmu4Wkw

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Oct 24, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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