As always, a helpful and much-appreciated video. One thing, though: Subarus are notorious for (two) failed O-rings at the connection between the low pressure (return) hose and the power steering pump. This allows the pump to suck air, causing frothing of the fluid and -- you guessed it -- overflowing at the steering fluid reservoir. Luckily, the offending O-rings are easily accessed by removing a single bolt/screw, and they cost about five bucks for the pair. So figure on spending ten minutes and less than ten dollars. I realize your video is meant to apply to cars in general, but if the patient happens to be a Subaru I'd check those O-rings first.
What could it mean if your power steering pump rattles only when at a full stop? No problems at all when you're driving and steering. Tends to rattle when it's cranking at a full stop.
Mine was sucking air throughout the low pressure line from the bolt (o) ring 💍 sprayed with FLEX SEAL and no more grinding or difficulty of turning or noise 😂
I have a 2008 wrx that started making power steering noise. I checked the fluid and it was low so I topped it off. Then I inspected for leaks and found that my high pressure line at the connection to the rack is leaking. Strangely the boot on the rack is collapsed and twisted up. What do you think could be the cause for this happening to the boot?
This is caused by the person that did the wheel alignment, they turn the tie rods to align the wheel but aren't professional enough to fix the boots which will cause issues down the road.. Wheel alignments are suppose to do 5 wheels & the 5th being the steering wheel as well..
I have an issue with my pump it's stiff all the time but when I cover the return line with my finger for a bit than put the hose back in it works for about a couple of minuets than It stiffens again any ideas?
Iv had nothing but hell with my wrx.. 3 power steering pumps and 2 racks later im still driving around with no power steering!! No leaks and no bubbles.. and no fluid loss! Any ideas before i send it off a cliff on fire??
Change my pump. My car had workable power steering before. After the new pump I basically have no power steering. I lift the front wheels and it turns super smoothly
Hey, is it normal for that yellow cap (power steering fluid) to spin whilst its on? or is it meant to be like a screw on thing and get really tight? Because mine spins?
As always, a helpful and much-appreciated video.
One thing, though: Subarus are notorious for (two) failed O-rings at the connection between the low pressure (return) hose and the power steering pump. This allows the pump to suck air, causing frothing of the fluid and -- you guessed it -- overflowing at the steering fluid reservoir. Luckily, the offending O-rings are easily accessed by removing a single bolt/screw, and they cost about five bucks for the pair. So figure on spending ten minutes and less than ten dollars. I realize your video is meant to apply to cars in general, but if the patient happens to be a Subaru I'd check those O-rings first.
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OMG! Just today I installed the same "oil tap"!! :) No more dirt, no more excuses not to change oil!
i may not able to diy, but the video is very well done. keep it going, just got a 04 wrx so i can learn more. thx
Dont forget to check the low pressure seal on the top of the pump, that's another that causes this
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What could it mean if your power steering pump rattles only when at a full stop? No problems at all when you're driving and steering. Tends to rattle when it's cranking at a full stop.
Mine was sucking air throughout the low pressure line from the bolt (o) ring 💍 sprayed with FLEX SEAL and no more grinding or difficulty of turning or noise 😂
Great video. Thank you for the content. I have a question, what is fitted in place of the sump plug on this car?
My Subaru has electric steering rack but making that same noise when turning left
Que liquido de dirección me recomiendas para el Subaru Impreza de 160cv del 2006?
I have a 2008 wrx that started making power steering noise. I checked the fluid and it was low so I topped it off. Then I inspected for leaks and found that my high pressure line at the connection to the rack is leaking. Strangely the boot on the rack is collapsed and twisted up. What do you think could be the cause for this happening to the boot?
This is caused by the person that did the wheel alignment, they turn the tie rods to align the wheel but aren't professional enough to fix the boots which will cause issues down the road.. Wheel alignments are suppose to do 5 wheels & the 5th being the steering wheel as well..
I have an issue with my pump it's stiff all the time but when I cover the return line with my finger for a bit than put the hose back in it works for about a couple of minuets than It stiffens again any ideas?
Iv had nothing but hell with my wrx.. 3 power steering pumps and 2 racks later im still driving around with no power steering!!
No leaks and no bubbles.. and no fluid loss!
Any ideas before i send it off a cliff on fire??
did you figure it out?
Same issue with a 2004 outback wagon
Don't forget your seatbelt ! 😉
@mend it Mike. Did you find the solution? I just ran into that problem.
Common issue is steering shafts binding
Change my pump. My car had workable power steering before. After the new pump I basically have no power steering. I lift the front wheels and it turns super smoothly
Idk what can be about change the rack and pinion.
@@dr_dacosta7870 does your pulley spin freely? check the tension on on your belt
I try to buy one from a1 auto but can't find any is only showing belts
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thank you for the video!
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Great Video!!!!!!
Hey, is it normal for that yellow cap (power steering fluid) to spin whilst its on? or is it meant to be like a screw on thing and get really tight? Because mine spins?
Jem Pali it spins
Konda late delayed but they just snap in place they dont screw theres no threads ro tighten down
I see head gasket leak and rear main seal too lol
My god the rust on that car is insane
Very helpful
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Boring review
+underground legend Thanks for the tip!
Which makes it the perfect overview of the Subaru's power steering system.