# Power Steering Pump and/or belft for a 1998 Avalon

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-and-or-belft-for-a-1998-avalon/25248>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [January 20, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-and-or-belft-for-a-1998-avalon/25248 "2009-01-20T18:23:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![Melisa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@Melisa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Melisa)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-pump-and-or-belft-for-a-1998-avalon/25248/1 "2009-01-20T18:23:39Z")

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I have a 1998 Avalon that I believe has a power steering pump problem and/or belt problem. When temp. is below 45 degrees it becomes difficult to turn wheels until engine warms up. If its just the belt -what is the cost to replace. If it’s the pump - how much? …and if it is the rack (whatever that is) how much and is it worth it - car has 197,000 miles but looks good and engine runs fine