outbacker

power steering pump i assume squeals at full lock both ways when reversing or turning oout of parking space.
Any suggestions please?

Mo

Check your fluid levels, I had one that did it when the bottom O ring went and was leaking fluid. Replaced the O ring and it continued to squeel for a few months until one day all was quiet.

outbacker

i'll go have a fiddle , thanks!

Chelspeed

Could be the drive belt. On full lock the pump is trying it's hardest and if the belt isn't fully tight it can slip under this load although it doesn't slip normally. The belt slipping on the pulleys can cause a squeal. So check the belt tension while you're looking at fluid levels.

outbacker

thanks,
could you point me in the direction of the pump, i'm fine with a spanner but not so hot at recognising pumps and belts?!

JJstiuk

Bare in mind they do make a squeeling noice when cold and is normal.