Power steering/rack and pinion issues

Tiny
VERONICA WIMMS
  • MEMBER
  • 2009 NISSAN MURANO
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 159,211 MILES
So, I changed my power steering pump, the high-pressure hose and bled the system. However, it's still whining almost screaming when I turn the wheel and I now see smoke coming from somewhere under the air filter housing. Does this sound like my rack and pinion are bad also?
Saturday, June 4th, 2022 AT 8:02 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,055 POSTS
Hi,

Could you record what it is doing and upload it for me to hear? Also, do you have assistance when turning even though it is making noise? The smoke has me a bit concerned. Does it have a specific type of smell such as rubber-burning, an electrical issue, or anything different?

There is a power steering control module under the dash above the steering column that may be causing pressure control issues. See pic 1 below. Pic 2 shows what the module looks like.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, June 4th, 2022 AT 10:28 PM
Tiny
1977WIMMS
  • MEMBER
  • 28 POSTS
I don't know. I will look, as for smell none.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 AT 9:37 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,055 POSTS
Hi,

If possible, record it and upload it for me to hear. If there is still smoke present, check to see if the belt is slipping on the pump pulley. That may be the issue since there is smoke. However, that would have a somewhat rubber-type smell.

Let me know.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 AT 7:47 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Rack And Pinion Replace/Remove Content