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Power Steering Problem Diagnosis - 91 245 200

posted by  MrNabisco on  Sun Nov 24 21:28 CST 2013
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Hi All,

I need some assistance diagnosing a power steering issue.

Problem arises on sharpish turns. Acts like the fluid is low, i.e. becomes hard to turn, wheel vibrates a little and some mild groaning & squealing sounds...

Thinking it is probably the pump failing but could a bad rack also cause these symptoms.

There is fluid in the reservoir and it is foaming a little. I've had a leak before where the fluid went dry, causing similar symptoms, but the pump stopped leaking with some Lucas goo.

Will try to do a test and have somebody move the steering wheel while I watch the reservoir to look for fluid pumping.

Late style 240 PS pump with fluid reservoir attached.


Thanks,
Bert






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