My car is a 1997 chevy but lately when i try to turn it is really hard, i checked the power steering fluid and its fine, so is my pump going out? and if so how do i know?
2007-02-24 01:01:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Believe it or not, but first make sure your tires are all inflated to recommended pressure. Even 4 to 6 pounds low will make the steering seem harder to turn.
Really hard to turn? As in having to pull with both hands? The steering pump possible, but there are check valves ant things in the steering box/rack that could be worn or sticking. If it feels like a "dead spot" that you have to get through once in a while, it might be that.
Lastly, have all suspension components checked, something can be loose and causing tight steering...
Hope that helps some.
2007-02-24 01:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely have a classical "morning sickness" problem with your steering rack (no joke!). GM had that problem for years due to excessive wear in the rack that allows fluid through until it warms up. You'll need to have a new rack and pinion steering unit installed. Make sure the shop properly flushes the hoses etc before installing the new rack because metal filings etc from the old rack are circulating through the system.
http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf20340.htm
2007-02-24 01:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible that the pump is going bad or that the PS belt needs adjusting, but I have a couple of questions, Does the problem go away when the car is warm? Is the problem worse in one direction or the other. (harder to turn left or right?) If it gets better when warm, or if it is more difficult to turn one way or the other, you will probably be needing a new (rebuilt) rack and pinion.
Good Luck,
J
2007-02-24 01:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some means guidance structures could be stricken by what's called "morning disease". while the motor vehicle is first pushed after sitting for countless hours, rather on chilly iciness mornings, the means guidance can fail to artwork till it warms up, normally after countless minutes of using. I had this take place many times on a Toyota Tercel countless years in the past, and that i understand somebody who has it frequently in a stay clean of Caravan. it may apparently be fastened, yet i became reported with the aid of my mechanic on the time that it wasn't very well worth the fee. The motor vehicle could be pushed generally with out extra damaging the guidance, that is only extra solid to steer for the 1st couple of minutes. i'm not sure if it rather is the reason at the back of your subject, yet once you discover the topic is worse while the engine is chilly, it must be.
2016-11-25 20:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the belt intact?..usually power steering pumps will start making noise or leaking fluid before they go out
2007-02-24 01:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to an authorized chevy repair shop and they will be able to take care of any problems you have with the car
2007-02-24 01:07:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dingy ring 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i look at the belt an retight it first
2007-02-24 05:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by ghostwalker077 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GRAPEFRIUT!
2007-02-24 01:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by sarah c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋