osmonxp Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm trying to find out what is causing my tires and steering wheel to vibrate every time I turn the steering wheel. I replaced the power steering pump and the racking and pinion looks fine (no leaks or other visible issues). I also replaced the fluid and bled the system but that did not help. Any help you can provide me with will be greatly appreciated. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQeltlj-nnI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'm trying to find out what is causing my tires and steering wheel to vibrate every time I turn the steering wheel. I replaced the power steering pump and the racking and pinion looks fine (no leaks or other visible issues). I also replaced the fluid and bled the system but that did not help. Any help you can provide me with will be greatly appreciated. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQeltlj-nnII would have started with the ball joints and strut mount bearing. But that's me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 You used Dexron III ATF in the PS pump, right? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmonxp Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes I did but then switched back to Subaru ATF. Do you think that is the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Not sure you want Subaru ATF per se. Dexron III, standard ATF, is what you want. And it very well could be your issue. What did you have in there before you changed out the PS pump? Are you sure the belts aren't slipping? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmonxp Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I purchased the car used and I don't know what it had before, the fluid was at minimum so I decided to add more thinking that was the problem but that did nothing. I went ahead and replaced the pump because the old one was also making some weird noises but before all that I installed an aftermarket belt tensioner, I did not think about it until you mentioned the belt slipping. Can the tensioner cause these kind of issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nads Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Can the tensioner cause these kind of issues? Yes. If the pump slows down via belt slip then your going to loose pressure and that will make the rack do what you see it doing, that and air in the system. I say your post on the other noise, I think you need to bleed the system more. Are you bleeding it with the cap off? There is only one place for air to escape and that's out the reservoir. Also, as FLlegacy pointed out, worn out suspension components put undue stress on the system. So check it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You haven't had the front struts replaced recently have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmonxp Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 No, struts have not been replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 The issue i seem to be having is that at around 70-80 mph on highway when taking long right hand curves that require turning the steering wheel at about 15-20° i get hard vibration from front end and goes away every time when i release wheel or reduce steering angle. I know i had slight bend on wheel so i moved it to the back after balancing them. Still same problem? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Is this still going on? i found the issue with mine by luck and it was resolved. Lower control arm bushing was at fault. it had too much play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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