Groan Noise in Steering Pump

Checks	Action
Check the pump hoses and the steering gear pipes for restricted flow.	Clean out the pipes and the hoses. Replace the pipes and the hoses as needed.
Check the pressure plate, the pump ring, the thrust plate, and the rotor for scores, cracks, or breaks.	Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering hose for contact with the body.	Secure the pump hose in a clamp away from the body.
Check the power steering fluid level.	Fill the power steering pump reservoir.