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1997 Nissan Quest Repair Question


Topics covered: Alternator, Grinding, Idler pulley.
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Asked on April 13, 2011

Grinding noise from power steering

I have a grinding noise coming from my power steering area. PS fluid is full, belts are new and the pullys dont feel loose. I had also noticed metal shavings flying up in the air from that area. what could it be?
Avatar Asked by mariyahsmommy

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Replied on April 13, 2011

Check the crank pulley, alternator and A/C compressor. Metal shavings indicates something is failing and most likely it is external and could be a bad idler pulley bearing.

Remove the serpentine belt and manually turn each component to tast for coarseness or binding movements.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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