06 Elantra power steering has hesitation when turning wheel

[airelectricjim]

Vehicle has developed a hesitation in the power-assist steering when making a turn. Worse at low speeds. Changed power steering pump (new pump), belt tension good, flushed fluid, reservoir full. Vehicle has 104k miles. Any ideas what to check next?

Jim

 

[avisitor]

The hesitation would make me think of worn out pulleys or bearings
When the belt was off, did you check all the other pulleys to make sure they spun freely?

 

[airelectricjim]

The hesitation would make me think of worn out pulleys or bearings
When the belt was off, did you check all the other pulleys to make sure they spun freely?

 

[airelectricjim]

The pump drives from the alternator, no other pulleys in the loop. Thanks for the reply.

Jim

 

[airelectricjim]

Got to thinking about your reply, checked the main drive belt (that drives the alternator) and found it loose (new belt, needed a tightening). Tightened main belt, problem solved! Thanks, Avisitor.

 

[avisitor]

Thanks for the update.
Appreciate the fix
Maybe it will helpothers