2003 Altima Power steering issue

YouTube · Post by **outThere** » Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:18 am

i look in the reservoir and it looks really turbulent, like a garden hose, from the return its not overflowing so the suction side must be taking in just as much, when i turn the wheel it sounds like a dolphin.

YouTube · Post by **outThere** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:45 pm

here is a link to the noise , what do you think https://youtu.be/yDGfDqcnILw

Post by **AZhitman** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:52 pm

A couple things will cause that: A failing PS pump, or a leak somewhere allowing air into the system.

If you top it off, it should eliminate the air in the system. If the reservoir still sees turbulence, the pump is most likely toast.

YouTube · Post by **outThere** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:41 pm

thanks i was thinking the same PS pump. i do not see any fluid on the ground . i am using dexron ATF in the Altima, it's what i use in my 2002 Sentra so that should be ok? i read somewhere that most PS fluid is ATF w/o the red dye and a few less additive's. the reservoir is filled above the min level for cold fluid.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:37 pm

That fluid should be fine, but not for the reasons you had read - that's inaccurate info.

Double-check all your hoses, though. They harden and a leak on the return side could theoretically suck in air and not leak on the ground.

After 18 years it's probably past-due for new hoses anyway.

YouTube · Post by **outThere** » Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:59 am

oh yeah the hoses are like a pipe more than a rubber hose

YouTube · Post by **outThere** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:42 pm

turned out to be a dry ball joint

2003 Altima Power steering issue

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