What Causes Power Steering Pump Noise?

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ReaganDella
07/29/25 4:46pm
Power steering pump noise can be caused by: 1. Internal wear due to poor lubrication when the engine is cold; 2. Insufficient power steering fluid leading to poor pump operation; 3. Leakage in the return power steering line. Symptoms of a damaged power steering pump include: 1. Increased noise during steering; 2. Steering wheel hesitation during turns; 3. Noticeably heavier steering wheel feel; 4. Inaccurate steering response. Solutions for power steering pump failure are: 1. Prepare a new power steering pump; 2. Choose to remove and repair the existing pump; 3. Eliminate any power steering fluid leaks. As the power source for vehicle steering, the power steering pump serves as the heart of the steering system, primarily assisting drivers in adjusting vehicle direction and reducing steering wheel effort.
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