I have a 96' Ram 1500, The power steering pump has made a winning noise since I bought it a year ago. The fluid is full. Only makes noise when you turn the wheel. I have been told that a lot of Dodge power steering pumps do this and theres no way to fix it without replacing. Any suggestions on what will stop the noise witout replacing the pump??

 

If there is no air in the system then you have a couple choices
A. Take the belt off
B. Replace the pump - when doing so watch for metal in the fluid...if there is you need to flush out the PS system or you will just loose another pump

I can tell you that on my mine that after whining a couple months the pump shaft sheared off and left me stranded...

 

i find power steering pumps can be strange. my dads 95 f150's power steering pump has been winning for the hole 5 year he has owned it. still works fine.

 

Thanks for the info. I need to work on this asap!