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Waves, Westchester, IL, December 17, 2009, 12:28

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I have a 1993 300SL that has just developed this awful loud noise when I turn the steering wheel in either direction. I checked the power steering fluid and it is full. The noise appears to be coming from under the car, near the trans. Any ideas? Please help.

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  matte December 17, 2009, 16:01
  

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  If it only happens when you turn the wheel, that points to either the power steering pump or the steering rack. You'll probably need some help to determine which--it could be a suspension component as well.
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