Rattling noise could it be power steering?

[brooklyn99corolla]

I have a rattling noise coming from the front end, but slightest move of the steering wheel either left or right and it goes away, could it be the power steering pump rattling?

[Shuichi]

Originally Posted by brooklyn99corolla

I have a rattling noise coming from the front end, but slightest move of the steering wheel either left or right and it goes away, could it be the power steering pump rattling?

I had a similar problem. I flushed and changed my power steering fluid and it cleared up.

[brooklyn99corolla]

Originally Posted by Shuichi

I had a similar problem. I flushed and changed my power steering fluid and it cleared up.

Thanks Shuichi, could i dothis myself? or do you have to bring it into a shop?

[Shuichi]

Yes, you ca do it yourself. Do a few searches on this site and on google about flushing power steering fluid.

[dieseltrooper]

I haven't been on here in a long time, but this was the perfect thread to dx the prob with our 98 model. After eye-balling it, it looks like jacking up the right front and going in thru the wheelwell might be a good idea.

[dieseltrooper]

Well,no joy after I tool it to Jiffy Lube. They said it looked like it had the wrong fluid and it was very hot. New juice and some Lucas oil didn't help. I'm looking at a new pump...