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> Squealing and tight steering when it's cold out, Power steering pump?
post Mar 1, 2011 - 2:46 PM
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It only happens when it's really cold out (<35F or so). It'll "squeal" for about 2-3 seconds, and then die down (unless it's ridiculously cold, and then it'll slowly die down over 5-10 seconds). The tightness is gone after driving for 1/8 mile or so.

Could it be any other part of the power steering system, or just pump showing its age (at 182k miles right now, and I don't think it's ever been changed)? And if it's the pump, should I change it now, or wait 'til it gets worse?

This post has been edited by Rider: Mar 1, 2011 - 2:47 PM

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