Groans when turning
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Groans when turning
When I turn left or right sharp or not so sharp I have a terrible groaning noise that is louder than my engine. It fluxuates with the RPM's...more RPM's more and louder groaning and at idle, it is a dull yet louder than the engine humming.
Also when at idle and/or at lower speeds and RPM's the harder I push the brake pedal the louder than same groning noise gets.
I think my power steeering pump is about to die...do you agree and is it connect to the brake pedal some how?
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Also when at idle and/or at lower speeds and RPM's the harder I push the brake pedal the louder than same groning noise gets.
I think my power steeering pump is about to die...do you agree and is it connect to the brake pedal some how?
Thanks
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Thanks, RC
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I assure you check the level of power steering fluid... If it is OK you might try flushing the system before replacing the pump.. per the following method and use Mobil 1 AFT syn Mercon fluid..(available at Auto Zone)...(don't use power steering fluid):
Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com
Ford Super Duty Power Steering Flush | Superdutypsd.com
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I 'am not quite sure on the link between the two, but the expert's will chime in. I know when doing the flush, when you turn the wheel back and forth, you must pump the brake to get it all out.
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It also helps to jack up both wheels and support the frame with frame jacks..while turning the steering wheel back and forth..
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The brakes get boosted by the same pump.
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About three weeks ago I had to replace my rear brake caliper. Do you suppose that when i did that procedure that air got into the system and affected the power steering pump since the two systems are connected?
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He's referring to the reservoir in the pump. There is a little breather hole in the cap and chances are got some water through the hole into the pump reservoir.
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