Steering issues... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

94ToyotaCorolla · 06-07-2011, 10:04 PM

Hello ToyotaNationers,

Lately, there is a grinding when I turn the steering wheel. I suspect the issue is the power steering pump because the grinding continues when I turn and hold the wheel, but a local tire plus said it was the rack...which'll cost me about $1200 USD...about 50/50 parts and labor. Please help me pinpoint what the problem really is.

Thank you!
94ToyotaCorolla

wei · 06-07-2011, 11:57 PM

How is condition of the fluid? Could give a clue as to the condition of PS pump.

godanigo · 06-08-2011, 12:22 AM

Do you have assist in either direction? The first thing I would do is change the fluid.

How many miles does your car have? When was the last time you changed the fluid? Have you checked your belt?

bigd480 · 06-09-2011, 10:29 AM

Change the fluid, check the PS belt/hoses/pump before thinking about the rack. Friend of mine fixed his AE101 PS issue just by changing a leaking hose and flushing the fluid.