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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

POWER STEERING TROUBLESHOOTING, STEERING SQUEAKS, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS, FAULTY POWER STEERING PUMP, POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, POWER STEERING BELT,

Power Steering working and its troubleshooting

On previous old cars there was manual steering wheel.It was very hard stiff to turn, while now a days latest power steering is introduced,its very smooth and easy to operate.

Steering wheel control becomes very easy when its power steering.

Power steering is driven by belt,hydraulic pump and fluid.
The hydraulic pressure steering pump is driven by power steering belt.The belt is aligned on pulleys.Same belt is also routed through the air conditioning compressor pump and other engine accessories.

There is special kind of fluid called power steering fluid,the steering assembly components gets lubricated via these fluid.

The power steering fluid runs from hoses to and from the pump and the steering box.

Many a times these hoses gets worn out and fluid starts leaking.Sometimes the required pressure for power steering system gets low due to hoses getting old and worn out.
To check whether fluid is there or its got low,there is dipstick located in the power steering fluid reservoir chamber.There is a small dipstick built into the reservoir cap. The dipstick will show you the exact fluid level in the reservoir.

Inspect the condition of power steering belt ,if the belt is gor very old youwill notice power steering problems while turning the wheel left to right.Also if the belt gets over stretched and loose,then it will loose its actual tension.

On these cases first try to tighten the belt tension and see if its helping,if not then replace belt.

On some cases its faulty valves,the power steering pump pressure valves.
To confirm there is enough pressure turn the wheel left to right and see if the wheel is turning properly and smoothly.

NOTE: Do not hold steering wheel on left and right side completely for more then few seconds. Holding it for too much time will create over pressure and steering wheel system can get damaged.

Always fill recommended power steering fluid in the reservoir if wrong fluid is filled the steering system will get damaged.

On that case the steering system has to be flushed.

To flush the system,its not very difficult:----

First disconnect hoses for Rack and Pinion .
After that place the outlet hose from the power steering pump into a empty pan or container. Make sure its not too small and have good capacity to hold the liquid which is going to get released..
Now get your original fluid and Fill the pump reservoir with fresh fluid - start engine - continue filling with fresh fluids until the fluid coming from the pump outlet is running clean.

NOTE:---- DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY (without fluid). IT WILL GET DAMAGED.

After Its done, then reconnect the lines to the rack, fill power steering reservoir with fluid to correct level.
Please note you have to bleed the air getting in with the fluid.There should be no air bubbles.
Now-a days all latest steering systems are self-bleeding. What you have to do is few turns left to right will remove any air in the system.

If some air is still in there then please make sure you get all the the air out otherwise it results in "growling" type of noise.

Towards power steering troubleshooting,start by inspecting tire pressure, if the tire pressure is low,then get the pressure done correct.Because low tire pressure will make the steering harder to operate, and will require more effort to steer.

So when steering is hard to steer the problem is low tire pressure or steering fluid low.

If the steering pump is making noise then its faulty or slipping steering belt.Inspect the belt .
Other possibilities for power steering problem is misalignment of front suspension.Inspect the suspension.

In relation to these problem there are few solved help links,i suggest you to go through the list and check the required link:-----

Power Steering going out?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/power-steering-going-out.html

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How to Replace power steering pump on Chevy silverado 2500 HD?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-power-steering-pump-on.html

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How to replace Power steering rack and pinion gear on Chevy Silverado 2500 HD?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-power-steering-rack-and.html

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Power Recirculating Ball Steering Gear removal on Chevy silverado 2500 HD?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/power-recirculating-ball-steering-gear.html

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Chevy Silverado 2500 HD steering wheel replacing Procedure?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/chevy-silverado-2500-hd-steering-wheel.html

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Steering Wheel Locked?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/steering-wheel-locked.html

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How to Remove Power steering Pressure Hose on Dodge Stratus

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-power-steering-pressure.html

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How to replace power steering pump on Mitsubishi Diamante?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-power-steering-pump-on.html

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How to bleed power steering pump on Toyota?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02 /how-to-bleed-power-steering-pump-on.html

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How to replace power steering pump on Toyota Land cruiser?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-power-steering-pump-on.html

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Steering service light ON GMC Sierra Denali?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/steering-service-light-on-gmc-sierra.html

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Steering service light came on 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/on-one-my-pontiac-grand-prix-relatred.html

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Check power steering message on Toyota?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/check-power-steering-message-on-toyota.html

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How to remove power steering pulley on 2002 Ford Taurus?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-remove-power-steering-pulley-on.html

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1992 Ford Aerostar Power steering and Alternator belt routing diagram?

http://carbeltrouting.blogspot.com/2011/12/1992-ford-aerostar-power-steering-and.html

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How to replace Power Steering Pump on Acura Car Models?

Also bleeding:

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-power-steering-pump-on.html

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How to replace Steering Linkage on Acura Car Models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-steering-linkage-on.html

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How to replace power steering pressure hose on mustang?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/how-to-replace-power-steering-pressure.html

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STEERING SQUEAKS

http://alltypesofpartsreplacing.blogspot.com/2012/10/steering-squeaks.html

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Steering Column Diagram For 1990 Jeep Wrangler

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/07/steering-column-diagram-for-1990-jeep.html

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How to replace Steering Wheel on Acura Car Models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-steering-wheel-on-acura.html

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How to replace Power Steering Pump on 1999 Acura TL?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-power-steering-pump-on.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

Friday, November 30, 2012

CAR NOISES,NOISY CAR,GRINDING NOISE,CLICKING NOISE, WHINING NOISE,CHIRPING NOISE,SQUEALING NOISE,CLUNK NOISE,ROARING NOISE,THUD NOISE,WHEEL BEARING NOISE,RATTLING NOISE,LOUD NOISE,

MY CAR MAKES NOISE WHILE STARTING AND DRIVING

There are many types of noisy car issues,which other drivers have noticed on their vehicles.

Car making noise is the best indication to get the vehicle inspected.

Ignoring these indication most of times results into costly vehicle repair cost.
On some cases the end result of minor clicking noise was costly engine rebuilt issue

Here in these section we have provided most of car noise reasons.

Just go through the list mentioned below and follow the troubleshooting to understand the location and reason of noise.

There are many possibilities that can cause car to make noise.

It’s actually from where the noise is coming from. Front end or rear end. From engine area or from inside the steering or from brakes.

There is N-number of possibilities for the car to make whining noise or any other kind of noise.

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For step by step troubleshooting this problem, I suggest you to refer the help links mentioned below. Its a complete solution with proper explanation to identify the cause of problem: ------

Check the link below: -----

Car makes clicking noise?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-makes-clicking-noise.html

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Car makes whining noise like driving on rough pavement?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-makes-whining-noise-like-driving-on.html

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Chirping Noise From Car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/chirping-noise-from-car.html

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What are the possibilities for Clicking noise in car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-are-possibilities-for-clicking.html

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Squealing at start up on car?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/squealing-at-start-up-on-car.html

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Chirping sound coming from engine?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/chirping-sound-coming-from-engine.html

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Vehicle making Clunk Thump Thud noise?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/vehicle-making-clunk-thump-thud-noise.html

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4X4 Truck makes roaring noise in the front end?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/4x4-truck-makes-roaring-noise-in-front.html

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Heater makes clicking noise under dash on Ford Explorer?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/heater-makes-clicking-noise-under-dash.html

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Clicking noise under dash and front defroster not working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/clicking-noise-under-dash-and-front.html

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Car Brakes Making Noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-brakes-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator making noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/car-alternator-making-noise.html

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Car Alternator Bearing Makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-alternator-bearing-makes-grinding.html

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Engine makes noise and Cooling Fan belt Breaks?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-makes-noise-and-cooling-fan-belt.html

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Vehicle Makes Clicking Sound While Taking turns?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/vehicle-makes-clicking-sound-while.html

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ABS light comes on and Car makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-light-comes-on-and-car-makes.html

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These list of car noise issues will get updated soon with more help links.

Do visit again for more help.

These will help.

Thanks.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

STEERING SQUEAKS

NOISY STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT

To fix it, you have to take apart a lot of things, starting with the airbag. After you fix it, the replacement parts might well develop the same problem if the assembly process is not done right.

You have to be proper professional to deal with such cases.

It can be problem of clock spring or the issue is not with clock spring but with the steering column itself.

These has to be inspected.

The Details below explains the procedure:----

The clockspring's function is to provide power to controls horn and AIRBAG in the hub of the steering wheel, the clockspring is not a "cable that wraps around the steering column".

The clockspring is a small circular part with electrical connectors, and these connectors hook up with the cable that runs next to (not wrapped around) the steering column. The circular design of the clockspring allows for constant electrical contact in a situation where a normal wire-type connection would not be possible, given the constant movement of the steering wheel.

Please Note: The clockspring's connections and proximity to the driver's side airbag.A mistake made in this area can result in a sudden "explosive" surprise in your face with a blast.

Its not a DIY job.

But if its not related to clockspring then problem can be with steering itself.

If the vehicle does not use any hydraulic fluid to run the power steering. Then as per most of all vehicles on the road nowadays use electric drive motors to turn the power steering assist system.
This being said the most common issue with intermittent squeaking noises
On some cases it is the rubber boot that is in the firewall where the steering shaft goes through.
This rubber boot has a tendency to make squeaking noise against the steering shaft once the lubricant in their gets dry. If the boot is felt hard that you can use silicone paste to lubricate this.
Most auto garage mechanics use this paste to lubricate rubber materials.

A minor steering squeaks should not cause any damage if the squeak is in fact coming from the steel shaft where it goes through this rubber boot and the firewall.

These issues can be easily solved by non-technicians ,just lubricate this yourself with a small brush.

Please Note:--- Do not use any petroleum based lubricants only use silicone paste. Just push the paste down between shaft and the rubber boot with the help of brush as you turn the steering wheel back and forth. This should take care the noise if that is where it is coming from.

ONE OF MY CUSTOMER HAD SAME STEERING SQUEAK ISSUE ON HIS ROVER CITY VEHICLE......

The most common faults on these models are the steering wheel rubbing on the plastic cowling, or it could be the rotary coupler behind the steering wheel getting worn out.
This unit is very delicate and is connected to your airbag and horn circuit.

In case of steering wheel rubbing with plastic cowling,bit of wd-40 spray can help and do wonders to to at-least lower the squeak noise.

FOR SQUEAK STEERING TOYOTA VEHICLES

On these vehicles like other vehicles there is a rubber boot at the bottom of the steering column where the shaft from the column goes through that makes squeaking noise when the boot contacts the steering shaft while turning the steering wheel on your model..
If these boot gets hard the noise comes out while turning steering column
You can use Seal–Tite Dielectric grease (or Equivalent) Kent 57876 is the part number..
and apply this grease in between the steering shaft and the boot .These grease will lubricate the rubber boot and noise will go away.

OTHER THEN THESE RUBBER BOOTS.THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPONENTS THAT CAN MAKE THE SQUEAK NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

The garage repair experiences shared from 1997 Ford F150 steering makes squeaking noise

There are several components in the front end will cause the squeak.
Ask someone to urn the steering wheel left and right while you are under the truck in front.

Inspect each part one at a time and exactly confirm from which part the noise is coming.

The possible squeak the noise can occur from are the outer tie rods, the idler arm on the right front frame rail, the pitman arm on the steering box, and both lower ball joints. I have replaced each one of them for the squeak.So anything can be possible. Your inspection should be right.

These details will help.

Thanks.

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