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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 07:14 AM
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Getting a power steering low fluid like noise...

when I turn left going slowly.

Since the R56 doesn't have a traditional power steering, what could it be?

TIA
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 01:17 PM
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CV joint, wheel bearing, brake rotor, something loose. Time for a visual inspection.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mkov608
CV joint, wheel bearing, brake rotor, something loose. Time for a visual inspection.
I'll put it up on the QJ and do a visual this weekend. First thing I'll check is the wheel bearing doesn't sound like it, but you never know. Did change the brakes a couple months back so I'll check that, and tranny was swapped maybe 8 months ago. I didn't do the swap, but when it was done a new axle had to be install, can't remember which side though.

I see on the forums a few folks having the same issue, but never reporting back the solution. I'll post back once I figure it out. Thanks for the suggestions.
 
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