2003 Dodge Caravan noise

Tiny
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Noises problem
2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 55000 miles

When the temperature falls below 40 degrees our our front end makes a loud continuous noise when steering. We've taken it into the dealer a few times and of course it never happens. In researching the internet I've read it could be the power steering reservoir net, sway bar etc.
Sunday, March 16th, 2008 AT 4:18 PM

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Tiny
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Is this a moan, squeal, whine?
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Monday, March 17th, 2008 AT 1:03 PM
Tiny
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It is a whine noise
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Monday, March 17th, 2008 AT 4:28 PM
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Has the power sterring reservior been replaced? The ere is a screen that will get clogged/gummed up and cause a lack of flow to the pump and then cavitation occurs. There is a TSB about a sterring shudder from this as well. Once this is replaced, the system needs to be flushed out with ATF + 4 Transmission fluid and filled back up with the same. It is possible damage to the pump may have occured.

This would be my expectation of your whine withourt hearing it..
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Monday, March 17th, 2008 AT 4:42 PM

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