Steering Screach

[CoastieTodd]

I have a friends 2000 TJ with 33's, budget lift spring spacer and it makes a god awful noise while turning the wheel. It happens after more than a half rotation of the steering wheel at all speeds (mostly lower speeds). The PS is not leaking, is full while hot and cold, and is showing no indication of going bad and the belt is good. Steering does get a little stiff while making the noise. I am out of ideas as to what this could be, please help.

 

[steady.foot]

Sounds like the pump may be going bad.

 

[drivetrainsman]

Screeching with hesitation? or just screeching? Does it sound like a metal on metal sound or a belt sound?

 

[CoastieTodd]

I have narrowed it down to the pump, and will be ordering a rebuild kit for it, thanks for help