steering noise on 98 RAV

Hey guys & gals,
I'm having a problem with my 98 RAV 4 4WD. When I turn the wheel to the
extreme I hear a squealing noise. As I approach the extreme limits of the
wheel I feel several 'jumps'. I don't know how else to describe the feel I
get. This happens if I turn the wheel in either direction. The fluid level
is just a minor bit lower than the 'hot' line on the reservoir. Any ideas
to what this is?

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Jeff

"Not Necessarily Me" <nnm@nnm.com> wrote in message
news:BNZUd.19895$r55.12166@attbi_s52...
> Hey guys & gals,
> I'm having a problem with my 98 RAV 4 4WD. When I turn the wheel to the
> extreme I hear a squealing noise. As I approach the extreme limits of the
> wheel I feel several 'jumps'. I don't know how else to describe the feel
> I
> get. This happens if I turn the wheel in either direction. The fluid
> level
> is just a minor bit lower than the 'hot' line on the reservoir. Any ideas
> to what this is?
>
> --
> Jeff
>
I had a noise problem with my PT Cruiser and the dealer flushed the fluid
and the noise went away. Something to consider.

Richard.

Richard wrote:
> "Not Necessarily Me" <nnm@nnm.com> wrote in message
> news:BNZUd.19895$r55.12166@attbi_s52...
>> Hey guys & gals,
>> I'm having a problem with my 98 RAV 4 4WD. When I turn the wheel to
>> the extreme I hear a squealing noise. As I approach the extreme
>> limits of the wheel I feel several 'jumps'. I don't know how else
>> to describe the feel I
>> get. This happens if I turn the wheel in either direction. The
>> fluid level
>> is just a minor bit lower than the 'hot' line on the reservoir. Any
>> ideas to what this is?
>>
>> --
>> Jeff
>>
> I had a noise problem with my PT Cruiser and the dealer flushed the
> fluid and the noise went away. Something to consider.
>
> Richard.

As Richard posted, someone in the Camry ng had a ps problem and he pulled
all the fluid he could out with a baster and refilled with fresh fluid which
solved his problem. Make sure the ps drive belt is good and tight. Also, ps
should not be forced against the stop as it will overpressure the system and
can damage components.
davidj92

You could check the power steering belt tension as this is probably the
noise you can hear.
Joe


"Not Necessarily Me" <nnm@nnm.com> wrote in message
news:BNZUd.19895$r55.12166@attbi_s52...
> Hey guys & gals,
> I'm having a problem with my 98 RAV 4 4WD. When I turn the wheel to the
> extreme I hear a squealing noise. As I approach the extreme limits of the
> wheel I feel several 'jumps'. I don't know how else to describe the feel
> I
> get. This happens if I turn the wheel in either direction. The fluid
> level
> is just a minor bit lower than the 'hot' line on the reservoir. Any ideas
> to what this is?
>
> --
> Jeff
>
>