After you've ruled out low fluid in the power steering reservoir, there are a few signs of a failing power steering pump. If you hear a whining or growling noise when you turn the wheel, check the fluid level in the reservoir. If topping off the fluid doesn’t fix the noise, chances are you’ll need to replace the pump. Difficulty turning the steering wheel or excess vibration of the wheel, even at idle, are also signs of a failing pump. Shop with us to find new and remanufactured power steering pumps from brands you can trust, like Carquest® Premium, Cardone™, ACDelco®, Maval® and more.
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A failing power steering pump is fairly easy to diagnose. As the pump starts to fail, you can expect to hear whining, groaning, or growling noises even when the reservoir is full of fluid. You might also notice that the wheel requires more effort to turn, or the wheels might become slow to respond as you turn the steering wheel.
Replacing the pump itself is fairly simple on a RWD vehicle, as it's usually easy to access. It can be a different matter, though, on a FWD vehicle where space is at a premium under the hood and replacement might also involve removing some other parts for access. We know you've got this, though—just don't forget to buy new fluid!