Power Steering Noise - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eightbanger · 02-01-2008, 04:25 AM

I realise that most if not all vehicles make some sort of noise with the steering on full lock, but my 71 Cheyenne screams, and the steering wheel shudders & judders...so the question is, is this a problem or fault that can be fixed? and if so what do I need to replace? or is it just it's age?????

Thanks.

sparkplug553 · 02-01-2008, 04:38 AM

check the pully and the tension of the belt verry closely,when the wheels are turned full lock,this is when the greatest demand is placed on the pump.If the belt isnt tight enough or there is alot of crap in the grooves in the pully the belt will slip and begin to squeel and the powerstreering can feel eratic at the wheel.If you are unsure about proper belt tension,general rule of thumb is no more than 1/2" deflection or you can pick up a belt tension checking tool at an autoparts store.

eightbanger · 02-01-2008, 08:19 AM

Thanks...will check those tomorow.

PanelDeland · 02-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Also check the wear on the belt itself.Many people(pro's included) do not understand the V belt.The sides of the V are the area where the belt grips.I don't know how many times I've been told,"The belts good." Only to find the bottom flat keeping the V from gripping.

02-01-2008, 04:25 AM	#1
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Power Steering Noise I realise that most if not all vehicles make some sort of noise with the steering on full lock, but my 71 Cheyenne screams, and the steering wheel shudders & judders...so the question is, is this a problem or fault that can be fixed? and if so what do I need to replace? or is it just it's age????? Thanks. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-01-2008, 04:38 AM	#2
sparkplug553 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose,California Posts: 30	Re: Power Steering Noise check the pully and the tension of the belt verry closely,when the wheels are turned full lock,this is when the greatest demand is placed on the pump.If the belt isnt tight enough or there is alot of crap in the grooves in the pully the belt will slip and begin to squeel and the powerstreering can feel eratic at the wheel.If you are unsure about proper belt tension,general rule of thumb is no more than 1/2" deflection or you can pick up a belt tension checking tool at an autoparts store.

02-01-2008, 08:19 AM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Power Steering Noise Thanks...will check those tomorow. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

02-01-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Power Steering Noise Also check the wear on the belt itself.Many people(pro's included) do not understand the V belt.The sides of the V are the area where the belt grips.I don't know how many times I've been told,"The belts good." Only to find the bottom flat keeping the V from gripping. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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