Maximaboy1 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Hi, I have a 95 SC400 and whenever I turn the steering wheel, the car makes a groaning/moaning/whining sound. According to the Lexus Dealer, they said it could be either the Power Steering Pump, the High Pressure Hose, or both. The fluid's have gotten low, and in the past, I put it more when needed, and the noise stopped, but now, it just won't stop when I turn the wheel like it used to stop with the fluid addition. I do not know what to do, the cost of the repair is about 1300 hundred. Is there anyway of narrowing down what the problem is myself? I mean, how do I know if the pump is consuming too much fluid because it's dead or because there is a hose leak? Is the pump easy to remove/replace myself if I don't have a car jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcmrk Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I jsut replaced my pump last week. I bought the part from the dealer and changed it myself. Aved about $700 in labor. Here are some links to posts on this board about it. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=14079 http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=14190 Also, www.planetsoarer.com has an article about rebuilding the pump. This should help you out. Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximaboy1 Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 thanks for the insightful info. I'll look into getting the pump replaced myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 dont forget that our forum also has a tutorial section with the how to rebuild too. and its by me;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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