I've a Subaru Liberty 2.5i Gen5 (2010-2011 year).
I hear knocking sounds when I turn the steering wheel on the right and left. Usually this happens when the car is cold.
After about 10 minutes leaving the car engine running, it gets normal and I can drive okay.
When I did major service few years ago, the mechanic put a note on the service report i.e. "P/S Suction hose condition HARD".
He asked me to monitor the steering wheel but nothing to do immediately.
It's been few years and since last year this problem is more visible now.
When I looked under the bonnet, I can see that the steering wheel pully makes noise and doesn't rotate on full steering wheel turn.
My local mechanic shop said that it could be the steering pump issue and I should see a specialized steering wheel mechanic.
Can you please refer a good honest mechanic who can look at the steering wheel issues? (I am in eastern creek, Sydney area)
Also if anyone has experienced this before, can you please give me price indication of:
- Replacing the suction hose?
- Replacing/repairing the pump?
Thanks