w211 steering strange ??

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4life211

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Hi ,
My car has made a strange rubbing noise when steer left to right or reverse.This happens when I take a journey for about 30 min or more.When start up after a day the steer is light and doesn't have that rubbing noise.It doesn't whine and the oil is full.
So to conclude after a journey the steering becomes stiff and rubbing.???

Thnx ..
 
Could it be the auxiliary belt on it's last legs and making a noise when warm?
 
Could it be the auxiliary belt on it's last legs and making a noise when warm?

Aux belt is new.But the steering becomes like grinding , rubbing , smth like "rr rrr" when left <--> right in idle or low speed after a time.
 
Poss needs to go up on a lift and listened to from underneath as the steering is operated.
 
Belt tensioner on the way out? Power steering fluid low/contaminated/old?

Have it inspected by someone who knows what to look for, it'll be the most cost effective option.
 
Belt tensioner on the way out? Power steering fluid low/contaminated/old?

Have it inspected by someone who knows what to look for, it'll be the most cost effective option.

I think is contaminated too.if it was low it would make like whistle whine .how can I clean and refill again with fresh one???

Thx
 
Id put money on the alternator pulley being seized. They chirp on full lock.
 

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