Why does steering make noise when I turn?

I had the same problem on my V70T 2002. First I was told it was the rack and pinion - replaced it. Not fixed. Then told it was the power steering pump - replaced it. Not fixed. Then I had the power steering reservoir replaced - FIXED IT. It turns out the inlet pipe reaches down and sucks from the bottom. When this pipe breaks the system gets a lot of air When you remove the reservoir you will hear something rattling around

A failing cv joint will generally make a clicking noise when turning, or cause a vibration. Can you describe in more detail where the noise is coming from? Do you feel any vibrations? Does it happen when turning in either direction?

I have a 2003 Tracker and my left wheel makes a groaning noise when I turn to the left. I took it to a mechanic two weeks ago and he said it was the rack and pinion on my front left tire that needs to be replaced. He said it would cost $800.

if it is a whining sound it is either low on fluid or you have a pump,rack and pinion problem. If it is a grinding ,clicking sound it is probably a cv joint.

It sounds to me like the most likely cause of your problem would be a power steering pump problem.

tighten the belts

It sounds like the Power Steering Pump is going. If you turn the wheel to the full directions each way (find a parkinglot that's empty) while traveling at 20-30MPH and it starts groaning or something similar to that, then the pump is either cavitating or seizing up. You will get vibrations to the wheel as it gets worse.

Check your steeringgear fuel, when this is low/empty the steeringwheel makes that kind of noice.

its probably not a problem, its just the hydraulic pressure from such a sharp turn. The hydraulic fluid builds up pressure, causing the pipes to vibrate, which is the groaning you hear

are you sure you're not low on hydraulic steering fluid? I had the *exact* same issue on my '04 XC90 and it turned out to be low SF.