raybo Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Have a 2.2 lit 99 legacy wagon (170,000 mi). Steering operates fine but lately have noticed a whining sound from the steering pump wheel but only while idling. Is the pump starting to fail????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 you suspect power steering issues and haven't checked the fluid level? how's the belt tension? yeah, pumps start to whine and need replaced. they are so easy to replace, not high failure items, and cheap to buy used that replacing with a new one is as good as tossing cash in a meat grinder. fluid loss or overly tight belts can strain and wear the bearing causing the pump to fail. the oring at the base of the reservoir should be replaced when you swap in another pump. they're very easy to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 They can also be rebuilt cheaply and easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybo Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 thanks for the info, will take closer look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 i've had steering pumps whine for a long time. keep them full on fluid and i would suspect they won't fail any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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