2002 Mazda Millenia Pump Moan associated with ground speed

2002 MAZDA MILLENIA
82,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REMCMASTER
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I have a 2002 Millenia 2.5 l with a moaning sound which sounds like a power steering pump, but the moan changes associated with ground speed but not engine RPM. The car does have speed sensitive steering could this still be the P/S pump?
Oct 22, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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EXTRUDEDCOW
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The fact that the sound changes in relation to the ground speed indicates it's an issue with the drive train, not a pump. I would suspect a wheel bearing beginning to fail (as the millenias are known for eating them).

I would suggest having a mechanic look at it.
Oct 28, 2008 at 9:02 PM