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My power steering on my 2000 A6 2.7T squeals when I drive and turn either right or left. I think that my power steering pump is going bad. Can someone help?

snagitseven

Google is your friend. These articles describe possible causes...

Troubleshooting a Squealing Power Steering Pump Noise | DoItYourself.com

http://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/...m-the-steering

SloopJohnB@mac.com

Squirt some water on the serp belt and see if the squeal goes away. If it does, replace the belt and tensioner and other pulleys the serp belt rides on.

Airbag

when mine squeeled like a pig it was the pump .replacement from the wreckers and a couple hours work and I was good to go

CRuby

Did you check your PS fluid level? If low, sucking in air & that can ruin the pump.

Just Me

"Did you check your PS fluid level? If low, sucking in air & that can ruin the pump."

Whether its low, or sucking air through a loose fitting (or hardened rubber) this is common, and fairly easily fixed. Look for aeration in the fluid.

jcman

Very true about the suction side and that nasty growl, but unfortunately when the pump shaft seal wears air will enter the pump and ruin the bearing and or vanes hence the squeal of death, this happened on the old 01 the daughter drives early last year and the pump wasn't that bad to replace outside of the extensive flushing of the fluid I did until it was clear and light green.

ascanio1

Audi S6 2000, recently the power steering has started squealing when cold. How can I verify if there is air in the fluid or if a seal is leaking? There is no oil under my car.

clancy

ascanio1

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciated it.
My friend replaced the fluid 12 months ago I am not sure how he performed the flushing and if the filter is clogged. I opened the power steering fluid cap but I did not find any filter. How do you check the filter? How do I cjeck if it is a belt issue?