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Power Steering Pump|Service and Repair > < Diagnostic Information & Procedures|Page 8489
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Leakage at piston ring.

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Air in system.

GROWLING NOISE IN STEERING PUMP

Inspect for:
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Excessive back pressure in hoses or steering gear caused by restriction.

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Scored pressure plates, thrust plate or rotor.

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Hose or line grounding out.

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Worn cam ring.

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Low fluid level.

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Air in system.

GROANING NOISE IN STEERING PUMP

Inspect for:
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Air in the fluid.

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Hose or line grounding out.

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Low fluid level.

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Pump mounting loose.

RATTLING NOISE IN STEERING PUMP

Inspect for:
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Vanes sticking in rotor slots.

SWISHING NOISE IN STEERING PUMP

Inspect for:
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Damaged flow control valve.

WHINING NOISE IN STEERING PUMP

Inspect for:
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Scored pressure plates and vanes.

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Low fluid level.

Power Steering Pump|Service and Repair > < Diagnostic Information & Procedures|Page 8489