power steering system making noise

2003 ACURA MDX
155,663 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHUHUI XU
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the power steering system is making noise. I have taken it to the shop and they said fluid is low so they added fluid. However, the noise is still there when I start my vehicle next day. How can I fix that?
Jan 4, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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If the power steering fluid level was low, the pump would suck in air, and that will cause a buzzing noise that gets louder when turning the steering wheel. It can take some time for the air to be fully expelled and the noise to stop, but you need to determine where the fluid is being lost. Until the leak is found and repaired, there is little point in continuing to add fluid.
Jan 4, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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SHUHUI XU
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So my next step is to determined where the fluid is leak and how do I find that?
Jan 4, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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You have to look for it. Common places to find leakage are at the crimped fittings on the high-pressure hose, and the internal seals on the rack and pinion steering gear. Those usually leak fluid into the rubber accordion boots covering the inner tie rod ends. At first you need to remove the smaller clamp on either boot, then use a hooked tool to pull the boot open. If fluid is leaking from either side, it will travel through the small metal tube connecting both sides, and will fill both boots. Eventually, once both boots become full, the fluid will be forced out and will make a puddle on the ground.
Jan 4, 2017 at 2:46 PM