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Posted on Mar 18, 2009

Noise when driving starts from 30 mph.. when turn wheel to left on the interstate, the noise becomes louder. Change left axle the noice didn't go away... also leaks around the axles, and from power steering box.

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Sounds like powersteering pump. put it in park and open hood. have someone stand in front of engine near powersteering pump and put hand on it to feel vibration. MAKE SURE CAR IS IN PARK. Rev engine to about 2200 Rpm's and see if I am correct. Thanks and Good luck

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