I have a problem with a grinding/creeking noise when turning the steering wheel also I feel the steering wheel takes more effort than it should. earlier in the year I got a couple of possible fixs to the problem from y'all. I drained the power steering pump and refilled, didn't help the noise any did help a little with the effort in turning. The pump is not leaking fluid, would a vacuum leak cause the stiffness in turning? I have tilt steering could the stiffness in turning have caused a problem with a gear in the steering wheel it's starting to drive me crazy!

 

Sounds like possible a steering box going south. I believe the joint in the tilt is a small u-joint set up that shouldn't go bad.

I'd try having someone turn it while you feel the steering box.

A vac leak shouldn't cause grinding.....

 

I'll try that tonight Kurt, Thanks

 

You can put a stethoscope on tracking the noise. My PS pump makes noise when cold & I don't use synthetic fluid. Is your pump going?

 

We tried turning the the steering wheel side to side with my hand on the steering box I didn't feel any grinding or anything to make me feel there was a problem/ How do you check a power steering pump? Thanks guys!

 

any idea on how to make my steerin wheel from makin a moanin noise wheel when i turn sometimes. plz give me some ideas cause my dads truck does the same thing

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[QUOTE=amandrew325;2946447]any idea on how to make my steerin wheel from makin a moanin noise wheel when i turn sometimes. plz give me some ideas cause my dads truck does the same thing.[QUOTE]

You know I think my dad's 94 does the same thing. Try pulling the steering column surround behind the wheel and see if there is a place to lube it.


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[QUOTE=amandrew325;2946447]any idea on how to make my steerin wheel from makin a moanin noise wheel when i turn sometimes. plz give me some ideas cause my dads truck does the same thing

i've heard that steering column noises can be fixed by installing the rock solid ram steering bushing (just do a search for it on the internet).....i wouldn't advise doing it though if it's an automatic....people say that it makes your gear shift & steering wheel bind up in cold temperatures....i think it works better for the standard shift trucks....i have an 02' & steering column makes the weird "moaning" noise at times that you are talking about....i didn't replace my steering bushing though cause' it's an auto....i've just learned to ignore the noise.....