Pulsation in steering wheel caused by power steering pump or rack?

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misterbeets@gmail.com - 11 Jan 2006 02:38 GMT

Hi,

I've developed a noticeable pulsing in my 1988 Accord steering wheel at
very low speeds, getting a little faster as I speed up, and going away
altogether above say 40 mph. I'll take the PS belt off this weekend and
see whether it goes away.

If it does, anyone know know how to tell if the problem is with the PS
pump or the valving at the rack?

Thanks,

JB

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Hugo Schmeisser - 11 Jan 2006 03:18 GMT

> Hi,
>
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> If it does, anyone know know how to tell if the problem is with the PS
> pump or the valving at the rack?

Bet one or more of your tires is out of round/true, or is installed
badly.

A wobble at low speed is a certain sign of that.

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misterbeets@gmail.com - 30 Jan 2006 15:53 GMT

Yep, front tire finally went flat, just as I was preparing to switch it
to the rear, and showed several deep cuts at tread inner edge. Wobble
gone.

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