jccj7
NAXJA Forum User
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- Leavenworth, KS
Power steering - popping sound
Hi,
Just did a search and found little pertaining to my problem.
The facts:
I'm having a loud popping/knocking sound coming from my power steering pump. This occurs during noraml steering, but more prevelent during full lock steers. I've also noticed there has been some sticking/binding during normal driving, like the sterring system is catching on something.
All steering componets are clear and nothing is rubbing. The gear box and track bar brackets bolts are tight. Nothing is loose and everything looks fine.
There has been no whining, or loud pitch noises.
My Assumption:
I believe my steering gear bos is going out. It only started making these pops and noises after wheeling at Paragon. So, is it normal for a failing box to be making these noises? Is it only a matter of time before the box fails? For now, steering seems fine, minus the noises.
Could it be my ps pump is failing?
Any comments, advise or guidance much appreciated.
TIA,
jc
P.S. '97 XJ, 4.0L
Hi,
Just did a search and found little pertaining to my problem.
The facts:
I'm having a loud popping/knocking sound coming from my power steering pump. This occurs during noraml steering, but more prevelent during full lock steers. I've also noticed there has been some sticking/binding during normal driving, like the sterring system is catching on something.
All steering componets are clear and nothing is rubbing. The gear box and track bar brackets bolts are tight. Nothing is loose and everything looks fine.
There has been no whining, or loud pitch noises.
My Assumption:
I believe my steering gear bos is going out. It only started making these pops and noises after wheeling at Paragon. So, is it normal for a failing box to be making these noises? Is it only a matter of time before the box fails? For now, steering seems fine, minus the noises.
Could it be my ps pump is failing?
Any comments, advise or guidance much appreciated.
TIA,
jc
P.S. '97 XJ, 4.0L
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