06 Wrangler...steering pump noise..whines when turned to lock...told by chrysler that all wranglers do it...bs..is it a known item that all wranglers make noise like the steering pump is out of fluid????

a whining noise sounds like a power steering pump going shut

The power steering pump is bad! God-Bless! or the rack and pinion leaks, check the pump first. the pump whines if low on fluid or bad.

Check your alternator, they can make the same noise. Especially on a Chrysler they are known for Alternator bearing noise that sounds like a power steering noise. Take a scredriver and put the metal end on the alternator and the plastic end to your ear. If you can hear the noise excessively you have bad alternator bearings. Replace the alternator before it goes bad.

Mate.Check the power steering fluid.It usually lets out a scream when it's low.Hope this helps

1.check belt not too loose/tight
2.turn wheel over full lock and hold for about 30 secs then other lock.
that is about all you can do(whining noise normally associated with pump clutch,steering wheel would vibrate as you turn if it had air in system).to bleed the pump you loosen the out pipe on full lock,then tighten when fluid appears.

normally, the only part of your automatic transmission that will make a whining noise is the pump. it usually whines when iether the fluid is low or more commonly when the transmission oil filter is getting plugged up.

the power steering pump will also make a whining noise too.

turn the wheel all the way to the right and hold steady pressure against the stop. this puts maximum force on the power steering pump and, if the power steering pump is the one making the whine, it will change the sound of it. (usually louder).

if the trans pump is making the whine noise, it should sound different in neutral compared to drive. this test will really only work if it make the noise without the vehicle moving. if it wont do it at idle hold the rpms at 2000 or so.

if you decide the noise is coming from the transmission, and the transmission filter has not been replaced (assuming you installed a used transmission), replace the filter by removing the oil pan.



oh and also, if it is the power steering pump you should be able to make it make the whining noise while the vehicle is stationary. if it wont make noise unless its moving its not the power steering pump.

Sounds like a bad axle end joint or hub bearing going bad. I would also check all steering components for looseness...I mean ALL...bushings, end joints etc. Anything loose or binding can make a noise. I can't see it you can!
Most times axle joints and bearings need to be removed to physically inspect them. any binding or roughness means they are bad.

Hi there,

By any chance is the transfer case engaged?

A locked drive train could account for the noise being made only on turns.

Bring the transfer case to neutral then back to 2-high.

Or try to duplicate the problem by putting it into 4-high. THAT way the dealership would know exactly what to look at.

BEST REGARDS
Mike

Your post is extremely difficult to understand...If I am reading it correctly, you have an internal whining noise from your automatic transmission. If so, the unit will need to be rebuilt. Likely the problem will continue to worsen 'till eventually it stops working.
Similar noise can also come from inside your transfer case. I'd check fluid levels in both before doing anything further, and get a second opinion before jumping right into any repair work.

This is common with many cars due to the hydraulic fluid being cold and causing the pump to moan/whine for a short time as it's working harder to move the fluid as it's thicker until it gets a little heat into it; this will be more pronounced on a very cold or freezing day. Any noise when the pump has warmed up is another issue entirely.