Allyjeep 1 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 (edited) I have a 06 subaru forester 2.5x and when I turn the steering at slow speed or when not moving I get a squeeling from the drive belt and a vibration through the steering wheel. The belt was just changed a year ago Edited January 15 by Allyjeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B 614 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 adjust drive belt tension and test . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay762 1,532 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 As above - belt would be the first place i would look, check your fluid levels whilst you are there as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allyjeep 1 Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 I have sorted the squeeling by tightening the belt but I am still getting a bad vibration and juddering through the steering wheel when turning at slow speed. It's like something is sticking on. Only happens when turning. Anyone got an idea what is causing this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B 614 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 possibly pump low efficiency at low speed (worn/failing pump which not too uncommon) Check fluid level in pump, check for leaks and do general visual checks of steering and if see nothing you be wise take it to a decent mechanic under suspicion of pump or if you DIY type guy maybe changing pump yourself, don't leave it too long as total pump failure can cause more issues to whole system if metal debris passes into rack an lines . If is the pump do not buy aftermarket, you better with oem subaru used of cheap pattern part new or recon . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allyjeep 1 Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 Thanks I have ordered a used pump from ebay and watched a couple of videos on YouTube. It looks like an easy fix is there anything I should watch out for when taking out the old pump or fitting the replacement? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B 614 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Just be diligent and not hot headed, keep clean and all be good, top up with suitable atf and bleed system by turning lock to lock . It is simple job, hopefully you get lucky on good used part and old pump is at fault . Has original pump/vehicle done high miles ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allyjeep 1 Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 I have been watching all the YouTube videos on changing the pump and it looks straightforward. If the old pump is the original then it has done just over 150k so it has done quite well 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay762 1,532 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 As above - take your time and keep it clean as much as possible - I use rubber gloves over the end of the hoses and zip tie them to stop ingress of dust etc. I also have some wire or string ready to suspend the hoses up out of the way to stop the fluid draining over the engine / floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Acula 6 Posted Sunday at 10:49 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:49 PM Is Subaru ATF ok for power steering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenmamba 75 Posted Monday at 01:56 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:56 PM Should be. What does it say on the reservoir cap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B 614 Posted Monday at 02:54 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 02:54 PM Dexron lll or subaru oem spec . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay762 1,532 Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM I use the redline stuff - Dexron III compliant but lots of words about anti foaming and stuff 😁 https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1040-red-line-power-steering-fluid.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Acula 6 Posted Tuesday at 04:37 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:37 PM Thank you guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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